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State translation law excludes ASL
Summary
Commissioners learned the new state law requiring translation for languages spoken by 20% of residents doesn't cover American Sign Language. They called it discriminatory and were told a fix lies with the state legislature, with ADA accommodations covering meetings in the meantime.
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Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Currently spoken-language communities meeting the 20% threshold.
⚠️Who could be affected
Deaf and sign-language users are excluded from the statutory translation mandate.
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