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MI SB0382
MI SB0382Civil rights: other; language access plan; require state agencies to create and implement for individuals with limited English proficiency. Creates new act.
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Introduced
06/08/2023
06/08/2023
In Committee
11/01/2023
11/01/2023
Crossed Over
10/12/2023
10/12/2023
Passed
11/08/2023
11/08/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/29/2023
12/29/2023
Introduced Session
102nd Legislature
Bill Summary
AN ACT to facilitate access to state services by individuals with limited English proficiency; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to provide for biennial reports concerning meaningful language access.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Meaningful Language Access to State Services Act," requires state agencies and entities in Michigan to take reasonable steps to provide meaningful language access to public services for individuals with limited English proficiency. Key provisions include: requiring the provision of oral language services, translation of vital documents into languages spoken by 3% or more of the population, designating a language access liaison, and developing biennial reports on the agency's language access plans and implementation. The bill aims to align with federal Executive Order 13166 on improving access to services for individuals with limited English proficiency, whether or not the agency receives federal funding.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Stephanie Chang (D)*,
Rosemary Bayer (D),
Darrin Camilleri (D),
Mary Cavanagh (D),
John Cherry (D),
Erika Geiss (D),
Jeff Irwin (D),
Jeremy Moss (D),
Sylvia Santana (D),
Sue Shink (D),
Paul Wojno (D),
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0241'23 (on 12/29/2023)
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