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
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2021
Committee Review
Jun 2022
Senate Passage
Jun 2022
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 19, 2021
Last action Jun 1, 2022
Floor votes · Senate Jun 1, 2022
How they voted
44–18
Passed
Total votes 62
Jun 1, 2022
D
Democratic42
100% Yea
R
Republican20
90% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
5
Jun 1, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jun 1, 2022
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 1, 2022
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Mar 7, 2022
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 5, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
May 19, 2021
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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