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NY A02178
Bill
Status
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jenifer Rajkumar
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AI Summary
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Requires the NYS Department of Labor and NYC Department of Employment to compile a list of all free job skills training programs and employment services available to taxicab drivers
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Programs must include language instruction, financial literacy, social services, computer training, and career counseling services, along with contact and enrollment information
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The list must 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 in the ten most common languages spoken in the state, based on 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
1/7/2026