AN ACT REQUIRING STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND STATE CONTRACTORS TO ENSURE INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY ARE ABLE TO ACCESS PUBLIC SERVICES.
To require the adoption of various policies concerning the offering of translation and interpretation services to ensure that individuals with limited English proficiency have meaningful access to programs and services offered by state and local government agencies, contractors and other entities that receive state funding.
Introduced by:
Government Administration and Elections Committee| New today | 2-4 days old | 5 days & older |
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| Committee Bill [doc] | |
| Proposed Bill [doc] |
| Committee Actions | |
| GAE Vote Tally Sheet (Vote to Draft) |
Co-sponsors for Amendment LCO:
Bill History
| Date | Action Taken | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2025 | Public Hearing 03/21 | ||
| 3/14/2025 | Referred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections | ||
| 3/13/2025 | Drafted by Committee | ||
| 2/14/2025 | (GAE) | Vote to Draft | |
| 1/22/2025 | Referred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections |
Co-sponsors of SB-955
Sen. MD Rahman, 4th Dist.
Rep. Geraldo C. Reyes, 75th Dist.
Rep. Gary A. Turco, 27th Dist.
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