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NY A03385

NY A03385
Requires public officers and public bodies to make reasonable efforts to provide qualified interpreters at no charge for the hearing impaired at public meetings and hearings upon written request to the public officer responsible for the siting of such hearing; also requires installation and use of assistive listening devices.


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Introduced
01/29/2019
In Committee
01/29/2020
Crossed Over
05/29/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Requires public officers and public bodies to make reasonable efforts to provide qualified interpreters at no charge for the hearing impaired at public meetings and hearings upon written request to the public officer responsible for the siting of such hearing; also requires installation and use of assistive listening devices.

AI Summary

This bill requires public officers and public bodies to make reasonable efforts to provide qualified interpreters at no charge for the hearing impaired at public meetings and hearings upon written request. It also requires the installation and use of assistive listening devices in meeting rooms that accommodate more than 100 persons, as long as such actions do not impose an undue hardship. The bill aims to improve accessibility and accommodation for people who are deaf or hard of hearing at public events.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE (on 01/29/2020)

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