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HB 553 Passed

Corrections, Department of; language services for offenders.

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Department of Corrections; language services for offenders. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall take reasonable steps to provide offenders with limited English proficiency meaningful access to Department facilities, services, programs, and activities to ensure that language does not prevent Department employees from communicating effectively with such offenders.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 13, 2026
Last action
Apr 11, 2026 — Governor's recommendation received by House
Session
2026
Momentum
86 · Very high