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MA H2855

MA H2855
Relative to providing hearing and visual aids to deaf and blind viewers


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to providing closed captioning options for the deaf and narration services for the blind. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to require telecommunications providers to offer closed captioning options for deaf viewers and narration services for blind viewers. The key provision of the bill is the addition of a new subsection that mandates these accessibility features, which are important for ensuring that people with hearing and visual impairments can fully access and engage with television and other video content.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4405 (on 02/10/2020)

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