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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Innovation and Technology Act. Provides that, on or before January 1, 2026, the Department of Innovation and Technology shall develop and implement a system that allows users accessing a website operated by the State to automatically translate the contents of that website into another language. Provides that the system shall provide automatic translation to at least the 100 most commonly spoken language in the State. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology to develop and implement an automatic website translation system by January 1, 2026, for all state-operated websites. The system will enable users to automatically translate website content into at least the 100 most commonly spoken languages in the state. This provision aims to improve accessibility and language inclusivity for residents who may not be fluent in English, ensuring that important state government information and services can be understood by a broader range of people. By mandating translations for the top 100 languages, the bill seeks to remove language barriers that might prevent some residents from fully accessing government resources and information. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, with the full implementation deadline set for January 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1262&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| Senate Amendment 002 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1262sam002.htm |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1262sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1262.htm |
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