Bill > HB563

This bill requires the State Board of Elections to determine if there is a significant and substantial need for language-related assistance in certain languages by local boards of elections during an election, based on specific criteria. It mandates that local boards provide language-related assistance and materials in voting and elections to limited English proficient voters in the languages designated by the State Board. The bill also requires the State Board to establish a telephone interpreter hotline and adopt regulations for the review process to determine if a language should be designated for language-related assistance.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0563?ys=2024RS