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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require closed captioning in telecommunications in public areas. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill requires places of public accommodation, such as businesses or public facilities, to keep closed captioning activated on any television receivers that are in use during regular business hours in public areas. Closed captioning refers to a transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a television program that is displayed on the screen when the feature is activated. The bill provides exceptions if no television receiver is available in the public area or if the only television receiver is not equipped with closed captioning capabilities. Violations of this requirement would be considered discrimination under Massachusetts law, and the Massachusetts Commission on Discrimination would have authority to address any alleged or actual violations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2627 (on 01/31/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S79 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S79.pdf |
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