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NYC Council · Int 0215-2024 · Filed (End of Session)

Establishing an office of translation and interpretation within the office of immigrant affairs.

Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Feb 28, 2024
Official status: Filed (End of Session)
Derived from the official record below.

Officially: “A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of translation and interpretation within the office of immigrant affairs” Read the full text

Immigration

What it does

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.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.

Where it is

Introduced by Council · Feb 28, 2024
Referred to Comm by Council · Feb 28, 2024
Hearing Held by Committee · Sep 24, 2024

Committee on Immigration

Laid Over by Committee · Sep 24, 2024

Committee on Immigration

Filed (End of Session) · Dec 31, 2025

Official documents

Summary of Int. No. 215
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Int. No. 215
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February 28, 2024 - Stated Meeting Agenda
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Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-28-24
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Minutes of the Stated Meeting - February 28, 2024
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Committee Report 9/24/24
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Hearing Testimony 9/24/24
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Hearing Transcript 9/24/24
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Straight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.

The numbers

20
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Shahana K. HanifCarmen N. De La RosaChristopher MarteJustin L. BrannanMercedes NarcisseGale A. BrewerSandra UngJennifer GutiérrezLincoln RestlerCrystal HudsonSusan ZhuangAlexa AvilésChi A. OsséShaun AbreuSandy NurseJulie MeninFarah N. LouisShekar KrishnanLynn C. SchulmanPublic Advocate Jumaane Williams

Who is lobbying on this

Coalition for the Homeless, Inc.via Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
1 filing
From 1 City Clerk eLobbyist filing naming this bill (2024). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025).