Local law · Int 0585-2026
The voter assistance advisory committee providing interpreters and materials in Arabic
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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the voter assistance advisory committee providing interpreters and materials in Arabic
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Voter Assistance Advisory Committee to provide Arabic interpreters at poll sites with 50 or more voting age residents with limited English proficiency whose primary language is Arabic.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Cosponsors
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic1
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Full history
- Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 12, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
NYC Council