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RI S2152
RI S2152Requires public bodies to offer translation services for all open meetings of said bodies.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would require public bodies to offer translation services for all open meetings of said bodies. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill requires all public bodies, which are government entities that conduct official business, to create and implement a plan to provide translation and interpretation services for their open meetings, ensuring that proceedings are accessible to individuals in a language they understand, upon request, with the plan needing to be in place by September 1, 2027, and the act itself taking effect immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary (on 01/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2152.pdf |
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