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SB357Introduced in the Senate

Establishing English as the official state language, use of artificial intelligence or other machine-assisted translation tools in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use of English for governmental oral and written communication and for nongovernmental purposes. (FE)

Failed

Introduced by Andre Jacque, District 1

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act to amend 885.37 (1), 885.37 (3) (b) and 885.38 (3) (a) (intro.); to create 1.101 of the statutes; Relating to: establishing English as the official state language, use of artificial intelligence or other machine-assisted translation tools in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use of English for governmental oral and written communication and for nongovernmental purposes. (FE)

Where it stands

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

March 23, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced

  2. Read first time and referred to Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development

  3. Fiscal estimate received

  4. Representative Steffen added as a cosponsor

  5. Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Jacque

  6. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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