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Local law · Int 0611-2024

Requiring simultaneous translation of certain city public meetings

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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring simultaneous translation of certain city public meetings

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Filed at end of sessionLatest action Dec 31, 2025

New York City Council

Sponsor

Christopher Marte

Council Member, District 1 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would require simultaneous interpretation in the top three most common languages among the affected population for any public meeting at which more than 65 members of the public are expected to attend, along with all Council, Community Board and Borough Board public meetings. In addition, this bill would require documents for such meetings to be translated into those languages, if practicable. Finally, this bill would allow people to request in advance that the city provide simultaneous interpretation into additional languages and at smaller public meetings.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

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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.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted
Filed at end of session

Committee

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

Cosponsors

Shahana K. Hanif, Crystal Hudson and 1 other

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

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Full history

  1. Dec 31, 2025

    Filed

    This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

    NYC Council

  2. Mar 7, 2024

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  3. Mar 7, 2024

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

    NYC Council