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NY S08032
NY S08032Requires state agencies to conform any of their websites to the most current version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines adopted by the World Wide Web Consortium for accessibility; requires the office of information technology services to provide training on such guidelines.
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Introduced
01/05/2024
01/05/2024
In Committee
01/05/2024
01/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the state technology law, in relation to requiring state agencies to conform any of their websites to the most current version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines adopted by the World Wide Web Consortium for accessibility
AI Summary
This bill amends the State Technology Law to require state agencies, to the extent practicable, to conform their websites created or modified after the effective date of this section to the most current version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (specifically level AA) adopted by the World Wide Web Consortium for accessibility, by January 1, 2027. If a state agency cannot comply, it must post a written progress report on its website describing its efforts and the impediments preventing compliance, and update the report annually. The Office of Information Technology Services is required to issue guidance and training for state agencies on compliance with these accessibility guidelines.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A8546 (on 01/31/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S8032 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08032&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08032 |
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