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RI S2152

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Bissaillon

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all public bodies to develop a translation assistance plan ensuring open meetings are accessible to individuals in a language they understand, upon request

  • Public bodies must implement their translation assistance plans by September 1, 2027

  • Amends Chapter 42-46 of the General Laws (Open Meetings) by adding a new section 42-46-15 on translation and interpretation services

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires public bodies to offer translation services for all open meetings of said bodies.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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