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MA H4872

MA H4872
Relative to language access and inclusion

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Introduced
06/15/2022
In Committee
06/15/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to language access and inclusion

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve language access and inclusion in Massachusetts state agencies. It requires state agencies to provide timely, culturally competent oral interpretation services and written translations of vital documents in multiple languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and others. The bill also mandates that state agencies develop language access plans, train staff, and designate language access coordinators. It establishes a Language Access Advisory Board to provide oversight and technical assistance, and allows individuals to file civil actions for violations of the law. The bill sets a phased implementation schedule, with full compliance required within 1-3 years for various state agencies and departments.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (48)

Ruth Balser (D),  Christine Barber (D),  Michael Brady (D),  Pete Capano (D),  Gerry Cassidy (D),  Michelle Ciccolo (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  Paul Donato (D),  Pat Duffy (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Nika Elugardo (D),  Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),  Dylan Fernandes (D),  Bill Galvin (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Jessica Giannino (D),  Carlos González (D),  Tami Gouveia (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Vanna Howard (D),  Mary Keefe (D),  Kay Khan (D),  Mike Kushmerek (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Joe McGonagle (D),  Joan Meschino (D),  Christina Minicucci (D),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Jake Oliveira (D),  Steve Owens (D),  Maria Robinson (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Jon Santiago (D),  Dan Sena (D),  Walter Timilty (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Erika Uyterhoeven (D),  Andy Vargas (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D), 

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight (J)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
(7 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4872
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4872.pdf
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