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This bill ensures language assistance services by state agencies in New York. It requires state agencies to maintain records of the primary language spoken by individuals seeking such assistance and submit an annual report on language services. The bill defines "primary language" as a language other than English that is used in at least 5% of public visits or spoken by more than 5% of the agency's service area population. It also defines "limited English proficient individual" as someone unable to effectively interact with an agency due to limited English proficiency. The president is tasked with developing a comprehensive language assistance plan and promulgating rules to implement the provisions of this bill.