Bill Status of SB 1921   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  ACCESS TO PUBLIC SERVICES

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Rachel Ventura

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  2/9/2023SenateReferred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
30 ILCS 805/8.47 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Access to Public Services for Non-English Speakers Act. Provides that a State or local department or agency shall take reasonable steps to provide equal access to public services for individuals with limited English proficiency. Includes examples of reasonable steps that shall be taken. Provides that a State or local department or agency shall adopt rules regarding the requirements within 6 months after the effective date of the Act. Provides that the Department of Human Resources, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, shall provide central coordination and technical assistance to departments and agencies to help them comply with the provisions. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  2/9/2023SenateFirst Reading
  2/9/2023SenateReferred to Assignments

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