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Introduced
01/06/2024
01/06/2024
In Committee
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
Crossed Over
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
Passed
05/06/2024
05/06/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/07/2024
05/07/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to court interpreter services; amending s. 29.0185, F.S.; authorizing the state courts system to use state revenues, if available, to provide court-appointed interpreting services to nonindigent individuals; requiring such services to be provided as prescribed by the Supreme Court; amending s. 29.0195, F.S.; repealing the cost recovery requirement for court-appointed interpreting services; providing an exception; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the state courts system to use state revenues, if available, to provide court-appointed interpreting services to non-indigent individuals, as prescribed by the Supreme Court. It also repeals the cost recovery requirement for court-appointed interpreting services, except for translations, and exempts entities described in sections 29.005-29.007 from cost recovery for these services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Dotie Joseph (D)*,
Kaylee Tuck (R)*,
Kristen Arrington (D),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Rita Harris (D),
Johanna López (D),
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-154 (on 05/07/2024)
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