Virginia 2021 Regular Session Status: Died

HB 747 — Movie theaters; open captioning on any film that is regularly shown.

Last action — Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions

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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Open captioning at movie theaters. Requires all movie theaters that have four or more screens and are open to the general public to provide open captioning at least twice per week on any film that is regularly shown, provided that open captioning is available for such film. The bill requires such movie theaters to provide notice to the general public regarding the availability of open captioning and schedule at least one viewing during peak viewing time.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions

  2. Continued to 2021 in Health, Welfare and Institutions

  3. Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2021

  4. Assigned HWI sub: Social Services

  5. Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions

  6. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20105058D

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Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 747 do?
Open captioning at movie theaters. Requires all movie theaters that have four or more screens and are open to the general public to provide open captioning at least twice per week on any film that is regularly shown, provided that open captioning is available for such film. The bill requires such movie theaters to provide notice to the general public regarding the availability of open captioning and schedule at least one viewing during peak viewing time.
Who sponsors HB 747?
HB 747 is sponsored by Vivian E. Watts.
What is the current status of HB 747?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 747?
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