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SB 1262 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

STATE WEBSITES-TRANSLATIONS

Summary
Amends the Department of Innovation and Technology Act. Provides that, on or before January 1, 2026, the Department of Innovation and Technology shall develop and implement a system that allows users accessing a website operated by the State to automatically translate the contents of that website into another language. Provides that the system shall provide automatic translation to at least the 100 most commonly spoken language in the State. Effective immediately.
Issues: ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates automatic translation on state websites to improve accessibility for non-English speakers, promoting digital equity and inclusive technology access.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Last action Jun 2, 2025
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Total actions
20
Key actions
6
Committee
14
Amendments
2
Jun 2, 2025
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Jun 2, 2025
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Jun 2, 2025
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Appropriations
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Appropriations
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
upper
Apr 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
upper
Mar 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Appropriations
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Do Pass State Government; 010-000-000
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Assigned to State Government
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Directed to Multiple Committees Refer to State Government, then Appropriations Committee.
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mike Simmons-Gessesse
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IL
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