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NY S05280

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires entities administering the senior citizen and disability rent tax abatement program to develop plans ensuring access for individuals with limited English proficiency or communication needs

  • Mandates translation of program documents, forms, and instructions into the six most common non-English languages spoken in each municipality offering the program

  • Requires interpretation services upon request between the administering entity and individuals in their primary language regarding program benefits

  • Requires services upon request for individuals who are deaf, blind, have speech impediments, or cognitive impairments

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to providing language access services to individuals relating to the tax abatement program for rent-controlled and rent-regulated property occupied by senior citizens or persons with disabilities.

Last Action

ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Aging1/7/2026
Aging5/12/2025
Aging2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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