Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S101 — An Act to require closed captioning in telecommunications in public areas

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

In plain language

This bill requires closed captioning for telecommunications in public spaces.

The legislation mandates that closed captioning be provided for telecommunications in public areas. This aims to enhance accessibility for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families with members who are deaf or hard of hearing will have more inclusive experiences in public settings.
  • Consumers: This means better accessibility to information for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in public spaces.

Summary

An Act to require closed captioning in telecommunications in public areas

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S101 do?
An Act to require closed captioning in telecommunications in public areas
Who sponsors S101?
S101 is sponsored by Michael J. Barrett (Democrat).
What is the current status of S101?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” 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 S101?
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