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Bill May 29, 2026

Requires accurate interpretation of statements made by deponents with limited English proficiency in accusatory instruments and supporting depositions

Provides that an accusatory instrument or supporting deposition consisting of factual allegations by a deponent with limited English proficiency is not sufficient unless accompanied by a sworn statement from an interpreter affirming the accuracy of the English interpretation.

https://openstates.org/ny/bills/2025-2026/A1422/
Catalina Cruz Assemblymember Manny De Los Santos Assemblymember Cosponsor Tony Simone Assemblymember Cosponsor Anna Kelles Assemblymember Cosponsor Jo Anne Simon Assemblymember Cosponsor Steven Raga Assemblymember Cosponsor Al Taylor Assemblymember Cosponsor Rebecca Seawright Assemblymember Cosponsor Dana Levenberg Assemblymember Cosponsor Steve Otis Assemblymember Cosponsor Latrice Walker Assemblymember Cosponsor Maritza Davila Assemblymember Cosponsor Deborah Glick Assemblymember Cosponsor John Zaccaro Assemblymember Cosponsor Stefani Zinerman Assemblymember Cosponsor Linda Rosenthal Assemblymember Cosponsor Keith Brown Assemblymember Cosponsor Jessica González-Rojas Assemblymember Cosponsor Yudelka Tapia Assemblymember Cosponsor Emily Gallagher Assemblymember Cosponsor Grace Lee Assemblymember Cosponsor
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