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MN HF2699
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
Samantha Vang
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AI Summary
- Legislature must offer translation services and translated written materials to individuals who are members of a language minority, to the extent practicable
- Translation services must assist language minority individuals in providing testimony at legislative committee meetings and in other interactions with legislators and the legislative process
- Required translated materials include official documents, brochures, informational materials, newsletters, updates, and mass communications from legislators to constituents, in both print and online formats
- All translators provided must be certified by the American Translators Association
- House and Senate must adopt policies implementing these requirements, including notification procedures to inform communities most likely to benefit about translation service availability and access on the Capitol complex
- Effective date is January 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Legislature required to offer translation services to individuals who are members of a language minority.
Last Action
Author added Becker-Finn
3/27/2019
Committee Referrals
Government Operations3/25/2019
Full Bill Text
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