Requires accurate interpretation of statements made by deponents with limited English proficiency in accusatory instruments and supporting depositions
Summary
Provides that an accusatory instrument or supporting deposition consisting of factual allegations by a deponent with limited English proficiency is not sufficient unless accompanied by a sworn statement from an interpreter affirming the accuracy of the English interpretation.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Last action May 4, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 10, 2025
How they voted
38–20
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 63
Jun 10, 2025
D
Democratic41
90% Yea
R
Republican22
90% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
Jun 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jun 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 10, 2025
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jamaal Bailey
DDemocratic/Working Families
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