MA S174

Bill

Establishing the licensure of interpreters and oral transliterators for the deaf

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
05/21/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish the licensure of interpreters and oral transliterators for the deaf. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the licensure of interpreters and oral transliterators for the deaf in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) will be responsible for conferring licenses upon qualified interpreters, oral transliterators, and entities providing such services. The bill outlines the definitions of key terms, the licensure requirements, the enforcement mechanisms, and the grievance procedures. It also provides a streamlined process for interpreters and oral transliterators licensed in other states to obtain a Massachusetts license. The overall goal of the bill is to ensure that deaf individuals have access to licensed and qualified interpreters and oral transliterators when needed.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

James Welch (D),

Last Action

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/21/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S174

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S174
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S174.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H111	Relative to the licensure and regulation of au pair and nanny agencies by the Department of Early Education and Care	Accompanied a study order, see H4792	Similar To
H1151	Regulating the practice and licensure of lactation consultants	Accompanied a study order, see H4861	Similar To
H1226	Relative to dentistry licensure examinations	Accompanied a study order, see H4681	Similar To
H1982	Relative to debt collection licensure	No further action taken	Similar To
H2025	Relative to the certification of interpreters in educational settings	Accompanied a study order, see H4716	Similar To
S1162	Relative to nurse licensure compact in Massachusetts	Accompanied a study order, see S2535	Similar To
S156	Relative to the licensure of appraisers	Accompanied a new draft, see S2472	Similar To
S173	Protecting consumers of sign language and oral interpretation and transliteration	Accompanied a new draft, see S2473	Similar To
S337	To improve the licensure of skilled nursing facilities	Accompanied a study order, see S2419	Similar To
S535	Relative to the licensure of insurance adjusters in the Commonwealth	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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