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NJ S1771
NJ S1771Requires public bodies upon request to provide American Sign Language interpreter at public meetings.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter services at public meetings upon the request of a deaf or hearing-impaired person made at least 24 hours in advance. Public bodies would also be required to include notice of the availability of this service in their written advance meeting notices and annual schedules of regular meetings. The bill defines "deaf person" and "hearing-impaired person" to clarify who is eligible to request the interpreter services.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1771 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1771_I1.HTM |
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