Establishing an office of translation and interpretation within the office of immigrant affairs.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
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 12, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Feb 12, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Immigration committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 591
officialInt. No. 591
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-12-26
officialFebruary 12, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
9
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Shahana K. HanifCarmen N. De La RosaChristopher MarteMercedes NarcisseGale A. BrewerSandra UngJennifer GutiérrezFarah N. LouisCrystal Hudson
Who is lobbying on this
Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative, Inc.via Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
3 filingsFrom 3 City Clerk eLobbyist filings naming this bill (2026). 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: Referred to Comm by Council (Feb 12, 2026).