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NJ A1177
NJ A1177Requires sign language interpreters for sessions and committee meetings of Legislature.
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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
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 the provision of sign language interpreters for all legislative sessions and committee meetings of the New Jersey State Legislature, both in-person and remote. 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 incorporates facial, physical, and spatial linguistic elements, as well as fingerspelling. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government 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/A1177 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1500/1177_I1.HTM |
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