New York A02466 mandates the creation of visor cards for police to use during interactions with deaf or hard of hearing individuals.

New York A02466 requires the superintendent of the New York State Police to develop visor cards for police officers to use during traffic stops and other interactions with deaf or hard of hearing individuals. These cards will include symbols, pictures, and text to facilitate communication, reduce conflict, and avoid escalation. The cards will be distributed to all police departments and Department of Motor Vehicles locations. They will be available in both English and Spanish and must be ready for distribution within six months of the bill's effective date.

New York A02466 mandates the creation of visor cards for police to use during interactions with deaf or hard of hearing individuals.

New York A02466 requires the superintendent of the New York State Police to develop visor cards for police officers to use during traffic stops and other interactions with deaf or hard of hearing individuals. These cards will include symbols, pictures, and text to facilitate communication, reduce conflict, and avoid escalation. The cards will be distributed to all police departments and Department of Motor Vehicles locations. They will be available in both English and Spanish and must be ready for distribution within six months of the bill's effective date.