Local law · Int 0215-2024
Establishing an office of translation and interpretation within the office of immigrant affairs
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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of translation and interpretation within the office of immigrant affairs
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the creation of an Office of Translation and Interpretation within the Office of Immigrant Affairs. This office would employ individuals proficient in the designated citywide languages to provide translation and interpretation services to city agencies. This office would also be required to assist city agencies with identifying translation and interpretation services for languages other than the designated citywide languages.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Immigration
Cosponsors
Carmen N. De La Rosa, Christopher Marte and 17 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic17
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- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Christopher Marte
- Justin L. Brannan
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Gale A. Brewer
- Sandra Ung
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Lincoln Restler
- Crystal Hudson
- Susan Zhuang
- Alexa Avilés
- Chi A. Ossé
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- Shaun Abreu
- Sandy Nurse
- Julie Menin
- Farah N. Louis
- Shekar Krishnan
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Sep 24, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Immigration
- Sep 24, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Immigration
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Immigration
NYC Council