New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4093: Enacts the "language barrier to justice elimination act"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 4093 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "language barrier to justice elimination act". Primary sponsor: Kevin Parker (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the "language barrier to justice elimination act"; establishes standards for court interpreters and a procedure for waiver of a non-English speaking person's right to an interpreter in any proceeding.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Parker | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 21 |
| Luis Sepúlveda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY