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Committee on Civil and Human Rights

Monday, April 21, 2025 · 1:30 PM AM · Committee Room - City Hall

TL;DR

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights held a meeting to address accessibility requirements for New York City small businesses. The committee reviewed oversight of current ADA compliance and introduced two new laws to require small businesses to meet accessibility standards and to provide training on workplace accessibility and inclusion of workers with disabilities.

Key Decisions

  • Oversight of small business ADA and accessibility compliance Under review
  • Local Law to amend administrative code regarding accessibility in small businesses Introduced
  • Local Law requiring Department of Small Business Services to offer accessibility training to small businesses Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. T2025-3350 Oversight - Supporting New York City small businesses’ compliance with ADA and local laws promoting accessibility.
    Oversight
  2. Int 0282-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to accessibility in small businesses
    Introduction
  3. Int 0639-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of small business services to offer training and education to small businesses regarding accessibility of the workplace and inclusion of workers with disabilities
    Introduction
  4. Jointly with the Committee on Small Business