A01422Introduced in the Assembly
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.
Introduced by Catalina Cruz, District 39
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
May 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · May 4, 2026
38
Yes
22
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | No |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | No |
| Dean Murray | 3 | No |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | No |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | No |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | No |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | No |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to codes
reported referred to rules
reported
rules report cal.549
ordered to third reading rules cal.549
ordered to third reading cal.53
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO CODES
SUBSTITUTED FOR S4525
3RD READING CAL.614
PASSED SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
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