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NY S05280
Bill
Status
5/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Luis Sepulveda
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AI Summary
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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
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Mandates translation of program documents, forms, and instructions into the six most common non-English languages spoken in each municipality offering the program
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Requires interpretation services upon request between the administering entity and individuals in their primary language regarding program benefits
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Requires services upon request for individuals who are deaf, blind, have speech impediments, or cognitive impairments
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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