Bill > SB368

This bill amends a section of New Mexico law to require all state departments to provide full access to state programs for individuals with limited proficiency in English. The key provisions include: 1) requiring the secretary of each state department to develop and implement a plan to provide language access services, including interpretation, translation, and bilingual staffing; 2) requiring an annual public assessment of the need for language access services and a report on the department's implementation of its language access plan; and 3) prohibiting budget adjustments for departments that do not submit the required annual report. The bill aims to improve access to state programs for residents with limited English proficiency.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=368&year=21