S 4647 — Requires televisions in places of public accommodation display closed captioning for programming.
Last action — INT 1RS REF SHH
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed General Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Spreading across states
Near-identical bills in 1 other state — cross-state momentum.
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In plain language
This bill requires public televisions to display closed captioning.
The bill mandates that televisions in public spaces provide closed captioning for programs. This aims to improve access for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
What this means for you
- Families: Families with hearing-impaired members will have better access to television programming in public spaces.
Summary
Televisions in places of public accommodation-display closed captioning
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026
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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 52:1-1.4.
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N.J.S.A. 52:1-1.4
or in any portion of a facility defined as a place of public accommodation pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-5) during all hours of operation of the building or facility,
amended
Action History
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INT 1RS REF SHH
Sponsors
- Shirley K. Turner · Primary
- Angela V. McKnight · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Turner, Shirley K.
- McKnight, Angela V.
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (118)
118 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Similar bills in other states
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- SSB 6182 Television closed captions Washington 87% Compare text
- SB 5027 Television closed captions Washington 87% Compare text
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 4647 do?
- Televisions in places of public accommodation-display closed captioning
- Who sponsors S 4647?
- S 4647 is sponsored by Turner, Shirley K. and McKnight, Angela V..
- What is the current status of S 4647?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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