New York A00824 amends tax laws to ensure language access services for senior citizens and persons with disabilities in tax abatement programs.

New York A00824 amends the real property tax law to enhance language access services for individuals with limited English proficiency in tax abatement programs. The bill requires the translation of necessary documents into the six most common non-English languages spoken in the municipality. It also mandates interpretation services upon request and additional assistance for individuals with partial or total deafness, blindness, speech impediment, or cognitive impairment. The changes aim to ensure adequate access to information for all participants in these tax programs.

New York A00824 amends tax laws to ensure language access services for senior citizens and persons with disabilities in tax abatement programs.

New York A00824 amends the real property tax law to enhance language access services for individuals with limited English proficiency in tax abatement programs. The bill requires the translation of necessary documents into the six most common non-English languages spoken in the municipality. It also mandates interpretation services upon request and additional assistance for individuals with partial or total deafness, blindness, speech impediment, or cognitive impairment. The changes aim to ensure adequate access to information for all participants in these tax programs.