New York § 74-A - 74-ADuty of public officers regarding the physically handicapped

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 74-A — 74-ADuty of public officers regarding the physically handicapped, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 74-A. 74-ADuty of public officers regarding the physically handicapped

§ 74-a. Duty of public officers regarding the physically handicapped. It shall be the duty of each public officer responsible for the scheduling or siting of any public hearing to make reasonable efforts to ensure that such hearings are held in facilities that permit barrier-free physical access to the physically handicapped, as defined in subdivision five of section fifty of the public buildings law.

Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 74-A cover?

Section 74-A ("74-ADuty of public officers regarding the physically handicapped") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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