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NY A08546
NY A08546Requires 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
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/23/2024
01/23/2024
Crossed Over
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
Passed
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
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 publicly post a written progress report describing the steps taken, impediments, and estimated timeline for compliance. The Office of Information Technology Services is also required to provide guidance and training to state agencies on complying with these accessibility guidelines.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
signed chap.42 (on 02/07/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A8546 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08546&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A08546 |
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