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S2960Senate2011-2012 Session

Requires owners of public buildings and shopping malls to make wheelchairs available for the use of handicapped persons during their visits

Sponsor Carl KrugerSD-27Affects Public Safety & Consumer Affairs
Status
In Senate Committee
Consumer Protection
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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In committee · Consumer Protection

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Primary sponsor
Carl Kruger

Senator · Senate District 27

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History

  1. Referred to consumer protection

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BILL NUMBER:S2960

Title of bill

An act to amend the general business law, in relation to providing for wheelchair availability to physically handicapped persons in public buildings and shopping malls

Summary

The general business law is amended by adding a new article 32-A, relating to providing functioning wheelchairs for public buildings and shopping malls.

Justification

The provision of wheelchairs in public buildings and shopping malls should be a requirement, not an optional courtesy.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.

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