AN ACT REQUIRING A PLAN FOR THE TRANSLATION AND REVIEW OF FORMS AND APPLICATIONS REQUIRED TO ACCESS STATE AGENCY SERVICES OR BENEFITS BY LIMITED-ENGLISH PROFICIENT INDIVIDUALS.

Summary

The bill directs the Commissioner of Administrative Services to create a plan, by Jan. 1, 2027, for translating all printed or electronic forms needed to obtain state services, benefits, vital records, or ID documents into the twelve most common non‑English languages spoken in Connecticut. Each executive‑branch agency must adopt the plan, update it every two years, and name a language‑access coordinator to ensure compliance. The goal is to make government services more accessible to limited‑English‑proficient residents.

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