H7931Introduced in the House
Amends current law on interpreter services to mandate hospitals provide a certified, interpreter for every non-English speaker, unless there is no national or state certification for a specific language so that a qualified interpreter may be used.
Introduced by David Morales, District 7
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Official description
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES - Amends current law on interpreter services to mandate hospitals provide a certified, interpreter for every non-English speaker, unless there is no national or state certification for a specific language so that a qualified interpreter may be used.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
March 19, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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