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MA H3084

MA H3084
Relative to language access and inclusion

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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
10/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require state agencies to provide timely, culturally competent oral language services to all limited English proficiency individuals who seek to access services, programs, or activities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill requires state agencies to provide timely, culturally competent oral language services and written translations of vital documents to all limited English proficiency (LEP) individuals who seek to access their services, programs, or activities. It establishes language access plans, coordinators, and an advisory board to ensure compliance and oversight. The bill also provides for civil actions and relief if agencies fail to provide the required language access services. The implementation of the bill is phased in over three years, starting with key agencies like MassHealth and the Department of Children and Families.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (51)

Carlos González (D)*,  Adrian Madaro (D)*,  James Arena-Derosa (D),  Jenny Armini (D),  Christine Barber (D),  Michael Brady (D),  Tony Cabral (D),  Dan Cahill (D),  Simon Cataldo (D),  Tackey Chan (D),  Michelle Ciccolo (D),  Jo Comerford (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Rob Consalvo (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  Michelle DuBois (D),  Pat Duffy (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Dylan Fernandes (D),  Bill Galvin (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Judith García (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Russell Holmes (D),  Vanna Howard (D),  Kay Khan (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Jay Livingstone (D),  Rita Mendes (D),  Liz Miranda (D),  Sam Montaño (D),  Frank Moran (D),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Steve Owens (D),  Becca Rausch (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Jon Santiago (D),  Margaret Scarsdale (D),  Dan Sena (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  Walter Timilty (D),  Chynah Tyler (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Erika Uyterhoeven (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D),  Chris Worrell (D), 

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Disability Discrimination and Rights
  • ‐ Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
Government Operations
  • ‐ Executive Branch Operations
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3084 03/15/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3084.pdf 03/15/2023
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