Local law · Int 0461-2024
Requiring human translation of the 311 app
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring human translation of the 311 app
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications to ensure translation of the 311 mobile application by a human translator into the designated citywide languages, and to make the translated app available for download on the NYC311 website and in app stores, by January 31, 2024. The Department would also be required to have new additions and updates to the app translated within 30 days of such changes, and to report on its compliance with these requirements annually.
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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 Technology
Cosponsors
Linda Lee, Julie Menin and 3 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic5
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Apr 25, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Technology
- Apr 25, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Technology
- 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 Technology
NYC Council