Bill > AB413

This bill requires the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to review all of its existing guidelines and determine which ones explain rights or services available to the public. For those guidelines that meet this criteria, the department will be required to translate them into non-English languages that are spoken by a substantial number of non-English-speaking people, as defined in Section 7296.2 of the Government Code. The purpose of this bill is to improve access to important housing and community development information for California residents who may have limited English proficiency. Currently, the department already has the power to provide bilingual staff and publications, but this bill specifically mandates a comprehensive review and translation of guidelines that outline public rights and services, ensuring that more residents can understand important housing-related information regardless of their primary language.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

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