Requiring human translation of the 311 app.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring human translation of the 311 app” Read the full text
Technology
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications to ensure translation of the 311 mobile application by a human translator into the designated citywide languages, and to make the translated app available for download on the NYC311 website and in app stores, by January 31, 2024. The Department would also be required to have new additions and updates to the app translated within 30 days of such changes, and to report on its compliance with these requirements annually.
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Where it is
Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Technology committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 487
officialInt. No. 487
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
3
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Jan 29, 2026).