A11023Introduced in the Assembly
Relates to the powers of the head of the office of mental health and the head of the office for people with developmental disabilities to promulgate rules regarding communications needs of non-English speakers seeking or receiving services; includes the provision of language services and documents in English and the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by individuals in New York State based on United States census data.
Introduced by Jo Simon, District 52
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Relates to the powers of the head of the office of mental health and the head of the office for people with developmental disabilities to promulgate rules regarding communications needs of non-English speakers seeking or receiving services; includes the provision of language services and documents in English and the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by individuals in New York State based on United States census data.
Where it stands
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
May 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · May 4, 2026
135
Yes
0
No
15
Absent or Not Voting
150 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | Yes |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Doug Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Yes |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | Yes |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | Absent |
| Michael Durso | 9 | Yes |
| Steve Stern | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to mental health
reported
advanced to third reading cal.441
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
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