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S 3432

Relates to providing for multi-formatted services menus for the cognitively impaired on websites operated by certain state agencies

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pam Helming

Requires certain NY state agency websites to provide multi-formatted services menus for cognitively impaired users, detailing services, steps, eligibility, and how to apply.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · S 3432

Summary of S 3432: Multi-Formatted Services Menus for Cognitively Impaired on State Agency Websites

Overview

S 3432 is a New York Senate bill introduced on January 27, 2025, titled “Relates to providing for multi-formatted services menus for the cognitively impaired on websites operated by certain state agencies.” The bill seeks to improve online accessibility for individuals with cognitive impairments by requiring state agency websites to offer services menus in multiple formats. The measure is currently referred to the Senate Finance Committee. Primary sponsorship is by Pamela Helming.

Purpose and Intent

  • Improve access to state services for people with cognitive impairments by ensuring information about available services is presented in multiple accessible formats.
  • Promote inclusive design and reduce barriers faced by cognitively impaired individuals when seeking services online.
  • Potentially standardize how service menus are presented across certain state agency websites.

Key Provisions (as implied by title and summary)

  • Require certain state agency websites to provide “multi-formatted” services menus for cognitively impaired users.
  • The menus would detail available services, steps to obtain services, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, presented in formats accessible to individuals with cognitive challenges.
  • Implementation would be on websites operated by designated state agencies; specific agencies are not enumerated in the provided information.
  • The bill may establish standards for format variety (e.g., plain language, simplified summaries, audio/visual formats) and ongoing maintenance, though exact formats and requirements are not detailed in the summary provided.

Who Is Affected

  • State agencies that operate websites offering public services.
  • Individuals with cognitive impairments who rely on online government services.
  • Potentially vendors or contractors supporting agency websites, if implementation requires third-party services.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 27, 2025.
  • Status: Referenced to Finance (funding and fiscal considerations are likely to be evaluated by the Finance Committee).
  • No additional actions (e.g., committee votes or floor passage) are listed in the provided information.

Sponsors and Related Legislation

  • Primary Sponsor: Senator Pamela Helming.
  • Related/Companion Bills (indicating ongoing prior-session interest): A 2213 (companion), A 8708, S 7136, S 2485, S 2613, S 3248 (prior-session items).

Potential Impact

  • Accessibility: Potentially greater accessibility of state services for cognitively impaired residents.
  • Costs: Possible implementation and ongoing maintenance costs for agencies to create and maintain multi-formatted menus.
  • Oversight: Finance Committee review suggests a focus on fiscal impact and budgetary implications.

If the full text becomes available, a more detailed analysis of the required formats, standards, timelines for compliance, and enforcement mechanisms can be provided.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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