Bill S.111, introduced by Senator Gulick, aims to enhance language access for critical services provided by State agencies in Vermont. The bill mandates the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Health to establish contracts with organizations to provide translated materials for services that respond to all-hazard events or that affect individuals' legal rights. Additionally, it defines "critical services" and "translated material" to ensure clarity in the implementation of these provisions.

To support these initiatives, the bill appropriates a total of $250,000 for fiscal year 2026, with $125,000 allocated to each department for creating informational media and advertisements about the availability of translated materials. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.