Bill > AB413

This bill requires the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to review all of its existing guidelines and determine which ones explain rights or services available to the public. For guidelines that meet this criteria, the department must translate those guidelines into non-English languages that are spoken by a substantial number of non-English-speaking people, as defined by Section 7296.2 of the Government Code. The bill builds upon existing law that already allows the department to provide bilingual staff and publish materials in languages other than English when necessary to effectively serve specific groups. By mandating translation of important guidelines, the bill aims to improve accessibility to housing-related information for California residents who may have limited English proficiency, ensuring that more people can understand their rights and available services related to housing.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

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