The bill amends Chapter 42-46 of the General Laws, titled "Open Meetings," by adding a new section, 42-46-15, which requires all public bodies to develop a translation assistance plan. This plan must outline the necessary steps to ensure that all open meetings are accessible to individuals in a language they understand, including American Sign Language (ASL), upon request. The public bodies are mandated to implement this translation assistance plan by September 1, 2026. The act will take effect upon passage.