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NY A06637
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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AI Summary
- Requires all state-owned public buildings open to the public to offer designated "quiet hours" during normal business hours
- Defines quiet hours as accommodations including reduced lighting, lower noise levels, and limited use of loudspeakers and announcements
- Targets individuals with autism, post-traumatic stress disorder, sensory processing disorders, and related conditions
- Mandates staff training on assisting individuals with sensory disabilities during quiet hours
- Requires signage in buildings and on websites informing the public of scheduled quiet hours
- Directs the Commissioner of General Services, in consultation with commissioners of developmental disabilities and health, to create a model quiet hours policy
- Takes effect 180 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Enacts the "quiet hour public spaces inclusion act"; provides that every covered public building shall offer designated quiet hours during normal business hours; defines "quiet hours" as accommodations made for individuals with autism, post-traumatic stress disorder, sensory processing disorders and other related conditions during a designated time including reduced lighting, lower noise levels and limited use of loudspeakers and announcements.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Governmental Operations3/6/2025
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