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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to protect consumers of sign language and oral interpretation and transliteration. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect consumers of sign language and oral interpretation and transliteration services in Massachusetts. It establishes standards for "qualified interpreters" as determined by the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and requires that only interpreters registered by the Commission be presumed qualified to provide communication access on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the Commonwealth. The bill also specifies that only registered interpreters shall be presumed qualified within the state, as defined in the existing law.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2473 (on 02/22/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S173 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S173.pdf |
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