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NY A07225
Bill
Status
5/15/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jenifer Rajkumar
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AI Summary
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Requires the NYS Department of Labor, working with NYC employment agencies, to compile a list of all free job skills training programs and employment services available to taxicab drivers
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Programs included must cover language instruction, financial literacy, social services, computer training, and career counseling services
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List must include contact and enrollment information, be updated annually, and provided to the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission for distribution to taxicab license and medallion holders
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NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission must distribute the information semi-annually to all licensed taxicab drivers
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Information must be produced in the ten most common languages spoken in New York State and distributed according to each driver's language preference
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Takes effect 30 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Directs the department of labor to provide notice of job skills training programs and employment services available to taxicab drivers seeking alternate employment who may need assistance with language instruction, financial literacy, social services, computer training and career counseling.
Last Action
referred to labor
1/3/2024