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Committee hears proponents say HB 2475 will standardize language access across state agencies

Senate Ways and Means Committee · February 27, 2026
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Summary

Staff told the committee HB 2475 would require the Office of Equity to make uniform state guidelines and report back on implementation; community groups and students testified in support, citing gaps that leave limited‑English households disconnected from services.

Substitute House Bill 2475 was presented to the committee as a planning and coordination measure to address inconsistent language access across state agencies. Danielle Creech, staff to the State Government, Tribal Affairs and Elections Committee, summarized the bill's three core components: creating uniform guidelines through the Office of Equity, collaborating on…

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