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S 4014 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Enacts the "Equal Access to Health and Human Services for Limited English Speaking Individuals Act"

Summary
Enacts the "Equal Access to Health and Human Services for Limited English Speaking Individuals Act"; directs certain state agencies to provide language assistance services for persons seeking family assistance, health or labor services; requires record keeping; requires free translation for 22 languages.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates language assistance for health services access, removing barriers for limited English speakers and improving patient access to healthcare services.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationMandates language assistance for limited English speakers accessing state health/human services, directly aiding immigrant access to essential services without restricting immigration.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Kevin Parker
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
21
Co
Photo of Gustavo Rivera
Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
33
Co
Photo of Leroy Comrie
Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
NY
14