A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enhancing language access for small business owners, and to repeal a related definition in section 17-1501 of such code

Summary

This bill would strengthen existing protections for small business owners who speak a language other than English. The bill would clarify and strengthen protections outlined in the Business Owner’s Bill of Rights and the Food Service Establishment Code of Conduct, including by requiring the Bill of Rights and Code of Conduct to be translated into additional languages. In addition, the bill would require certain city agencies that regularly conduct inspections to report annually on the number of bilingual inspectors they employ and the languages spoken by those inspectors. Furthermore, the bill would require the Hearings Division of the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings to translate its written decisions upon request.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council