require the provision of interpreter or translator services for parties to an administrative contested case.

HB 1219 requires South Dakota state agencies to provide free interpreter or translator services for non-English-speaking parties during administrative hearings (like license disputes or benefit appeals). The bill mandates agencies to appoint qualified, impartial interpreters and cover their costs from agency budgets. It also allows winning parties to recover interpreter fees incurred during the hearing. This directly affects individuals or businesses needing language assistance in agency proceedings. The law updates existing rules to ensure all parties can fully participate in administrative cases.