Rhode Island S2152 mandates public bodies to provide translation services for all open meetings.

Rhode Island S2152 amends the Open Meetings chapter to require all public bodies to create a translation assistance plan. This plan must ensure that the proceedings of all open meetings are accessible in a language understood by individuals upon request. Public bodies must implement this plan by September 1, 2027. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Rhode Island S2152 mandates public bodies to provide translation services for all open meetings.

Rhode Island S2152 amends the Open Meetings chapter to require all public bodies to create a translation assistance plan. This plan must ensure that the proceedings of all open meetings are accessible in a language understood by individuals upon request. Public bodies must implement this plan by September 1, 2027. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.