Queens community celebrates as Hochul signs hospital language services bill into law

Legislation requiring general hospitals across the state to develop a language assistance program was officially signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Dec. 11. This legislation ensures timely identification and ongoing access for patients in need of language assistance services.

The bill, S6288B/A387B, was introduced in January and sponsored by Assemblywoman Nily Rozic and state Sen. John Liu.