NYC Council Introduction 215

intro.nyc/0215-2024 2024-2025 Legislative Session
Establishing an office of translation and interpretation within the office of immigrant affairs.
Status: Laid Over in Committee Committee on Immigration
Sponsored by Shahana K. Hanif
Introduced: February 28, 2024

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.