A 1422 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

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 both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Assembly Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

May 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 9, 2025 Last action May 4, 2026

Floor votes · Senate May 4, 2026 · Assembly Apr 28, 2026

How they voted

38–22

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 63

May 4, 2026

D Democratic41

38 Yea 3

92% Yea

R Republican22

22 Nay

100% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

May 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED SENATE

upper

Apr 28, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO CODES

upper

Apr 28, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED ASSEMBLY

lower

Jun 9, 2025

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

lower

Jan 9, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO CODES

lower

1 primary · 20 co-sponsors