SB188 requires health facilities and providers to offer language assistance to individuals with limited English proficiency.
SB188 mandates that health facilities and providers of health care take reasonable steps to ensure that language barriers do not prevent individuals with limited English proficiency from obtaining necessary health care. The bill outlines specific requirements for the use of interpreters and translators, including qualifications and ethical standards. It also prohibits facilities and providers from requiring individuals to provide their own interpreters or pay for interpretation services.
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