HB05347

An Act Requiring A Plan For The Translation And Review Of Forms And Applications Required To Access State Agency Services Or Benefits By Limited-english Proficient Individuals.

Introduced·2/26/26

Connecticut HB05347 mandates a plan for translating and reviewing state agency forms and applications into the twelve most common non-English.

Connecticut HB05347 requires the Commissioner of Administrative Services to create a plan for translating and reviewing forms and applications necessary to access state agency services or benefits into the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by limited-English proficient individuals. State agencies must adopt and implement this plan and appoint a language access coordinator. The plan aims to ensure that individuals with limited-English proficiency can access vital records and identification documents.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

GAE Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

14 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 4

12:00 AM

Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 26

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

Mar 26

House

House Calendar Number 161