New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

A 4887 — Provides televisions in State buildings shall display closed captioning for programming.

Last action — SUB BY

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    3 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Requires closed captioning on televisions in State buildings.

The bill mandates that televisions in State buildings display closed captioning for all programming. This aims to improve accessibility for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with deaf or hard of hearing members can better access information in State buildings.

Summary

Closed captioning, on televisions in State buildings-display

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 08, 2026

Action History

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Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (115)

115 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 4887 do?
Closed captioning, on televisions in State buildings-display
Who sponsors A 4887?
A 4887 is sponsored by Verrelli, Anthony S. (Democrat), Sampson IV, William B. (Democrat), Quijano, Annette (Democrat), Carter, Linda S. (Democrat), and Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 4887?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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