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NY S05751
NY S05751Ensures language assistance services by state agencies; requires state agencies to maintain records of the primary language spoken by any individual seeking such assistance; requires state agencies to submit an annual report on language services.
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Introduced
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the civil service law, in relation to language assistance services by state agencies
AI Summary
This bill amends the civil service law to require state agencies to provide language assistance services to all limited English proficient individuals, including offering oral interpretation and written translations in the agency's primary languages. Agencies must maintain records of the primary languages spoken by individuals seeking such services, and submit annual reports on their compliance and the primary languages used by the public. The president is tasked with developing a comprehensive language assistance plan and promulgating rules to implement the provisions of the bill.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS (on 01/03/2024)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
Government Operations
- ‐ Executive Branch Operations
- ‐ Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S5751 | 03/15/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05751&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S05751 | 03/15/2023 |
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