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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Discussion of proposed legislation: Intro 205 and Intro 980
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Commissioner Mayuga discusses two pieces of proposed legislation related to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection's (DCWP) work in combating immigration services fraud.
- Intro 205 would require DCWP to conduct expanded outreach, education, and advertising about fraudulent schemes by immigration service providers
- DCWP supports the intent of Intro 205 but has concerns about the resource-intensive advertising mandates
- Intro 980 would increase civil penalties for immigration service providers violating DCWP's laws and rules
- DCWP supports Intro 980 and looks forward to working with the council on this bill
Vilda Vera Mayuga
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Turning to today's legislation, introduction two zero five would require DCWP to conduct outreach, education, and advertising about fraudulent schemes committed by immigration service providers and how to avoid them.
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The advertisement requirements includes television, internet, radio, print, subway, and Link NYC kiosk.
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The legislation would also require the agency to report annually on its outreach and advertising efforts.
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We support the intent of this bill and are committed to sustainable interventions to help New Yorkers avoid common fraudulent schemes.
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However, we have concerns with the overly burdensome advertising mandates, will require significant new resources.
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We look forward to working with counsel on this legislation and ensuring that New Yorkers are equipped to avoid fraudulent schemes by bad actors.
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Next, introduction nine eighty would increase civil penalties for immigration service providers for violations of DCWP's laws and rules.
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We support introduction nine eighty and look forward to working with all of you on this bill.