ACCESS TO PUBLIC SERVICES
- Introduced Feb 9, 2023
- In committee Feb 9, 2023
- Died
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Creates the Access to Public Services for Non-English Speakers Act. Provides that a State or local department or agency shall take reasonable steps to provide equal access to public services for individuals with limited English proficiency. Includes examples of reasonable steps that shall be taken. Provides that a State or local department or agency shall adopt rules regarding the requirements within 6 months after…
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Creates the Access to Public Services for Non-English Speakers Act. Provides that a State or local department or agency shall take reasonable steps to provide equal access to public services for individuals with limited English proficiency. Includes examples of reasonable steps that shall be taken. Provides that a State or local department or agency shall adopt rules regarding the requirements within 6 months after the effective date of the Act. Provides that the Department of Human Resources, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, shall provide central coordination and technical assistance to departments and agencies to help them comply with the provisions. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.
Every action
4 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
- SenateFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- SenateSession Sine Die
Roll calls
No recorded votes on this bill yet.
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
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Rachel VenturaD Primary sponsor · District 43
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.