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NY S01374
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jose Serrano
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AI Summary
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Authorizes cities with populations of 100,000 or more to adopt local laws creating a "Language Services Program" providing additional compensation of at least 5% of base salary to qualifying police department employees with foreign language skills
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Requires the police commissioner, superintendent, or chief of police to designate a Language Services Program Director responsible for administering the program
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Program Director duties include determining qualifications, creating application processes, defining eligible foreign languages, setting proficiency standards, and maintaining records of qualified employees
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Defines "public contact person" as any sworn or civilian police department position where 30% or more of assigned work involves direct communication with the public, including patrol officers, dispatchers, investigators, and detectives
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Takes effect on the first of October following enactment
Legislative Description
Provides additional compensation to certain city employees who possess or make substantial use of foreign languages in the performance of official duties; further creates the "language services program" and a language services director to implement the program.
Last Action
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
1/7/2026