BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5140: Language access services

Requiring language access services for persons with limited English proficiency in health care and insurance matters.

Summary

Beginning January 1, 2011, regulated insurance carriers must provide interpretation services or reimburse providers for interpretation services offered to enrollees with limited English proficiency. The Basic Health plan must also provide interpretation services when funding is appropriated for implementation.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5140), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to language access services in health care;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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