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PA SB1274

PA SB1274
Further providing for title of act, for definitions, for office responsibilities, for State registration required, for State registration and for provisional registration.

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Introduced
06/25/2024
In Committee
10/09/2024
Crossed Over
07/10/2024
Passed
10/21/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/31/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of July 2, 2004 (P.L.492, No.57), entitled "An act providing for State registration of individuals providing sign language interpreting and transliterating services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing; and imposing duties on the Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Department of Labor and Industry," further providing for title of act, for definitions, for office responsibilities, for State registration required, for State registration and for provisional registration.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Sign Language Interpreter and Transliterator State Registration Act to further provide for the title of the act, definitions, office responsibilities, state registration requirements, and provisional registration. Key changes include expanding the definition of "sign language interpreter" to include individuals who serve those who are deafblind, adding new certification standards, requiring the Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to annually review alternative pathway programs, and modifying the provisional registration process, including extending the renewal period from two to four consecutive years.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Act No. 143 of 2024 (on 10/31/2024)

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