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NJ A2561
NJ A2561Requires sign language interpreters for sessions and committee meetings of Legislature.
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Introduced
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
In Committee
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide access to legislative proceedings for individuals with hearing loss. This bill requires that a sign language interpreter provide simultaneous interpretation of the proceedings of each legislative session and each committee meeting and hearing of the Senate and the General Assembly of the State Legislature.
AI Summary
This bill requires sign language interpreters to provide simultaneous interpretation of the proceedings of each legislative session and committee meeting of the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly, both in-person and remotely. The Department of Human Services, in coordination with the Office of Legislative Services, will provide the sign language interpreters. The bill defines "sign language" as a visual-gestural language that includes facial, physical, spatial, and fingerspelling elements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 02/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A2561 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3000/2561_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3000/2561_I1.PDF |
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