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NY S00979
NY S00979Requires real estate brokers to receive two hours of training in cultural competency.
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Introduced
01/06/2021
01/06/2021
In Committee
06/09/2021
06/09/2021
Crossed Over
06/10/2021
06/10/2021
Passed
12/10/2021
12/10/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/21/2021
12/21/2021
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Requires real estate brokers to receive training in cultural competency; increases the renewal of real estate broker licenses to twenty-four and one-half hours from twenty-two and one-half hours to include two hours of cultural competency training.
AI Summary
This bill requires real estate brokers to receive at least two hours of cultural competency training as part of the continuing education requirements for renewing their licenses. The bill amends the real property law to increase the total number of required continuing education hours from 22.5 to 24.5 hours, with the additional 2 hours dedicated to cultural competency training. The bill aims to ensure that real estate brokers have a better understanding of cultural diversity and how to effectively work with clients from different backgrounds.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
APPROVAL MEMO.75 (on 12/21/2021)
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