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NJ S3237
NJ S3237Provides televisions in State buildings shall display closed captioning for programming.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to enable persons to more easily understand television programs in State buildings. The bill provides that every television that is located in any portion of a building owned or leased by the State that is available for viewing by members of the public or public employees shall display closed captioning for all programming for which closed captioning is available. Under the bill, "closed captioning" is the visual display of written words on a television screen of the audio portion of video programming. The bill will not apply to any television manufactured before the bill's effective date that cannot accommodate closed captioning.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all televisions located in state-owned or leased buildings, which are accessible to the public or state employees, must continuously display closed captioning for any programming that offers it. Closed captioning is defined as the on-screen display of the spoken words from a television program. This requirement will not apply to televisions manufactured before the bill becomes law if they are incapable of displaying closed captioning. The bill aims to improve the understanding of television programs for individuals in these state facilities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 02/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3237 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3237_I1.HTM |
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