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NJ A1733
NJ A1733Requires public bodies upon request to provide American Sign Language interpreter at public meetings.
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require a public body to make available at any public meeting of that public body the services of an American Sign Language interpreter upon the request of a deaf or hearing-impaired person that is made at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. It would also require public bodies to post notice of the availability of this service on written advance notice of meetings and on the annual notice of regularly scheduled meetings that under existing law public bodies are required to post.
AI Summary
This bill would require public bodies in New Jersey to provide the services of an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter at their public meetings upon the request of a deaf or hearing-impaired person made at least 24 hours in advance. The bill also mandates that public bodies include notice of the availability of this service in their written meeting notices and annual schedules of regular meetings. The key provisions of the bill are intended to ensure that deaf and hearing-impaired individuals can fully participate in and understand the proceedings of public meetings in New Jersey.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/14/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2000/1733_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2000/1733_I1.PDF |
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