Relates to providing language access services to individuals relating to the tax abatement program
What changed between versions
The title and act description were modified to change the language from 'rent-controlled and rent-regulated property' to 'certain tax abatement programs', expanding the scope of programs covered by the language access requirements.
New requirements were added mandating that assessing authorities develop and implement plans to provide language access services, including translating documents into the six most common non-English languages and offering interpretation services for individuals with limited English proficiency or communication disabilities.
The bill number was updated from 'A 824' to 'A 824--A' and the sponsor list was amended to include an additional sponsor (LEE). The bill also reflects committee action showing it was discharged, amended, and recommitted to the Committee on Aging.
The bill's effective date reference was changed from 'January 8, 2025' to reflect the updated committee action date of 'January 8, 2025' with the bill now marked as amended and recommitted.
