CT HB06477

Commissioner of Administrative Services must develop a plan by January 1, 2026, for translating all state agency forms and applications into the twelve most common non-English languages spoken in Connecticut, based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey data

Translation requirements cover all printed and electronic forms needed to access executive branch services, benefits, vital records, and identification documents such as driver's licenses

Each executive branch state agency must adopt and implement the translation plan by February 1, 2026, and update it every two years thereafter

Every executive branch agency must designate a language access coordinator to work with the Department of Administrative Services to ensure compliance with the translation plan

"Limited-English proficiency" is defined as individuals whose primary language is not English and who have limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English