General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6932 proposes the creation of an Interpreting Standards Board within the Department of Aging and Disability Services, effective July 1, 2025. This board will be tasked with establishing education, training, and certification requirements for interpreters in various settings, including community, educational, legal, and medical environments. It will also issue annual registration cards for interpreters, manage complaints regarding noncompliance, and recommend sanctions for violations. The board will consist of nine members appointed by the director of the Bureau of Services for Persons Who are Deaf, Deafblind or Hard of Hearing, ensuring a diverse representation of experiences related to interpreting services.

The bill amends section 17a-838 of the general statutes by repealing certain subsections and introducing new provisions that require all individuals providing interpreting services to register annually with the Department of Aging and Disability Services. This department will issue identification cards and maintain a current list of registered interpreters. The Interpreting Standards Board will have the authority to grant waivers for up to three years for specific credentialing requirements. Additionally, the bill revises exemptions from registration, allowing interpreters in emergency situations or those with equivalent credentials to operate without registration, while deleting the previous exemption for interpreters certified by recognized bodies providing services for a limited time. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and October 1, 2025, for different sections.