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Introduced
01/18/2022
01/18/2022
In Committee
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
02/09/2022
02/09/2022
Passed
02/16/2022
02/16/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/01/2022
03/01/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL ACCESSIBILITY; REQUIRING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO STATE PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill requires all state departments in New Mexico to provide meaningful access to state programs for individuals with limited proficiency in English. The bill requires the secretary of each department to develop and implement a plan to assess the need for language access services, provide interpretation and translation services, and hire bilingual staff, and to report annually on the implementation of the plan. The bill also sets an effective date of July 1, 2022 for these new requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 18 - Mar. 1 (on 03/01/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=22&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/final/HB0022.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/house/HB0022.pdf |
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