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NY S00968

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jamaal Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends New York City Civil Court Act to require court orders and documents with stipulations directing action be provided to parties in their native language if they are not fluent in English.

  • Limits language requirement to the six most prevalent non-English languages spoken in New York City.

  • Requires the person drafting translated documents to provide both English and native language versions to the court and certify under oath that the translation accurately reflects the original English document.

  • Mandates all parties demonstrate comprehension of the nature and effect of each court order or stipulation to the satisfaction of the court.

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Relates to requiring certain civil court documents to be provided to parties in their native language and requiring parties to demonstrate their understanding of the nature and effect of such documents.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/7/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules6/7/2024
Judiciary1/3/2024
Rules6/10/2023
Judiciary1/9/2023

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