2017 House Bill 4619

Require state translators and translated documents

Introduced in the House

May 17, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Chang (D-6)

To require state agencies to provide translators and translation services to non-English speakers who are seeking public services and benefits. Agencies would have to have translated versions of ordinarily provided documents if at least 1,000 people or 3 percent of those in an area speak a different language.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations