Informing the Legislature that on July 5, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2782 SD2 HD2 CD1 (ACT 203).

This bill directs the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to create multilingual accessibility standards for electronic information used by state agencies. The standards aim to ensure that residents with limited English proficiency can access vital government information and services, addressing language barriers highlighted by the Maui wildfires. The Office of Enterprise Technology Services, working with the Office of Language Access, will develop guidelines for cost-effective implementation and review these standards every three years.