SB 188: Nevada mandates healthcare facilities to provide free language assistance to individuals with limited English proficiency
Summary
SB 188 was enacted in May 2025 and will become effective on October 1, 2025. It requires certain health facilities and providers in Nevada to offer free, accurate, and timely language assistance to individuals with limited English proficiency. The law mandates the use of qualified interpreters and translators, imposes standards for machine translation review, and prohibits charging patients or relying on unqualified interpreters. Violations may result in disciplinary action against licensed healthcare providers or facilities.
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