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Int 1328-2019 · BillFiled (End of Session) · Jan 8, 2019

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the identification of languages spoken by callers to the 311 customer service center

Introduced
Reported from Committee
Passed Council
Local Law
Step 1 of 4 · Introduced
Sponsor
Helen K. Rosenthal
Cosponsors
14
Introduced
Jan 8, 2019

Summary

This bill would require the development of a protocol for identifying the languages spoken by callers to 311. The bill would also create a reporting requirement of the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications. The department would be required to report on instances where calls were disconnected for failure to receive appropriate language assistance.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Jan 8, 2019