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NJ A1493
NJ A1493Requires public bodies upon request to provide American Sign Language interpreter at public meetings.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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 an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter at public meetings upon request by a deaf or hearing-impaired person, or someone acting on their behalf, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. The bill also requires public bodies to include notice of the availability of this service in their written meeting notices and annual meeting schedules.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1493 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1500/1493_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1500/1493_I1.PDF |
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