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MA S2473
MA S2473Protecting consumers of sign language and oral interpretation and transliteration.
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Introduced
02/22/2018
02/22/2018
In Committee
02/22/2018
02/22/2018
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,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2473).
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect consumers of sign language and oral interpretation and transliteration services. It defines a "qualified interpreter" as a person skilled in sign language or oral interpretation and transliteration, who meets the standards established by the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) and is registered with the commission. The bill requires that only registered qualified interpreters be presumed qualified to provide communication access on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the Commonwealth, with an exception during emergency situations where a hospital or emergency service provider may use Video Remote Interpreting or a family member until a qualified interpreter arrives.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/22/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2473 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2473.pdf |
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