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
vetoed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Jun 2024
Vetoed
Nov 2024
Introduced Feb 29, 2024
Vetoed Nov 22, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 3, 2024 · Assembly Jun 5, 2024
How they voted
40–20
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 62
Jun 3, 2024
D
Democratic41
97% Yea
R
Republican21
95% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Nov 22, 2024
Vetoed
VETOED MEMO.70
upper
Jun 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jun 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jun 3, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Feb 29, 2024
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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