Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 2292 — INTERPRETER FOR DEAF LIC-2006

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This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.

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Summary

Creates the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2006 to replace the Interpreters for the Deaf Act. Provides for the regulation of interpreters for the deaf through licensure by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission. Establishes the Board of Interpreters and provides for evaluation teams. Preempts home rule. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Interpreters for the Deaf Fund. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure to add a provision concerning privileged communications involving interpreters for the hearing impaired. Repeals the Interpreters for the Deaf Act.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 2292 introduces new provisions related to the regulation of interpreters for the deaf, replacing the previous act concerning their licensure. It creates a dedicated fund for interpreters and establishes a board to oversee evaluations and licensing. This matters because it enhances the standards and accountability for interpreters, ensuring better service and support for the deaf and hard of hearing community. Additionally, this update aims to strengthen legal protections surrounding communication involving interpreters, promoting equity in access to information.

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*LRB09418416RAS53727b* SB2292 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2006 SB2292 Introduced 1/12/2006, by Sen.
SB2292 Engrossed LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
M.
Maggie Crotty SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
New Act ILCS 105/5.663 new ILCS 5/8-911 from Ch.
110, par.
8-911 ILCS 5/8-912 new ILCS 442/Act rep.
Creates the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2006 to replace the Interpreters for the Deaf Act.
Provides for the regulation of interpreters for the deaf through licensure by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission.
Establishes the Board of Interpreters and provides for evaluation teams.
Preempts home rule.
Amends the State Finance Act to create the Interpreters for the Deaf Fund.
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure to add a provision concerning privileged communications involving interpreters for the hearing impaired.
Repeals the Interpreters for the Deaf Act.
LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b CORRECTIONAL FISCAL NOTE ACT HOME RULE NOTE BUDGET AND MAY APPLY ACT MAY APPLY IMPACT NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR SB2292 LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
SB2292 - 2 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b "Board" means the Board of Interpreters for the Deaf as established within the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission.
SB2292 Engrossed - 2 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b "Board" means the Board of Interpreters for the Deaf as established within the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission.
"Hard of hearing" means any person who, because of a hearing loss, finds hearing difficult, but does not preclude the understanding of spoken communication through the ear alone, regardless of the use of amplification devices or assistive devices, and whose primary means of receiving spoken SB2292 - 3 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b communication is through visual or auditory input, including, but not limited to, assistive devices, speech reading, sign language, fingerspelling, reading, or writing.
"Hard of hearing" means any person who, because of a hearing loss, finds hearing difficult, but does not preclude the understanding of spoken communication through the ear alone, regardless of the use of amplification devices or assistive devices, and whose primary means of receiving spoken SB2292 Engrossed - 3 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b communication is through visual or auditory input, including, but not limited to, assistive devices, speech reading, sign language, fingerspelling, reading, or writing.
"Practice of interpreting" means rendering or offering to render or supervise those who render to individuals, couples, groups, organizations, institutions, corporations, schools, government agencies, or the general public any interpreting service involving the interpreting of any mode of communication used by a deaf or hard of hearing consumer to English language SB2292 - 4 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b concepts or of an English language consumer to a mode of communication used by a deaf or hard of hearing consumer.
"Practice of interpreting" means rendering or offering to render or supervise those who render to individuals, couples, groups, organizations, institutions, corporations, schools, government agencies, or the general public any interpreting service involving the interpreting of any mode of communication used by a deaf or hard of hearing consumer to English language SB2292 Engrossed - 4 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b concepts or of an English language consumer to a mode of communication used by a deaf or hard of hearing consumer.
"Transliterating" means the process of conveying a message from either spoken language into a manually-coded language or from a manually coded language into a spoken language.
"Transliterating" means the process of conveying a message from either spoken language into a manually coded language or from a manually coded language into a spoken language.
The administrative fine shall be assessed by the Commission after a hearing is held in accordance with the SB2292 - 5 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b provisions set forth in this Act regarding the provision of a hearing for the discipline of a licensee and shall be deposited in the Interpreters for the Deaf Fund.
The administrative fine shall be assessed by the Commission after a hearing is held in accordance with the SB2292 Engrossed - 5 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b provisions set forth in this Act regarding the provision of a hearing for the discipline of a licensee and shall be deposited in the Interpreters for the Deaf Fund.
All applications shall contain information that, in the judgment of the Commission, shall enable the Commission to pass on an applicant’s SB2292 - 6 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b qualifications.
All applications shall contain information that, in the judgment of the Commission, shall enable the Commission to pass on an applicant’s SB2292 Engrossed - 6 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b qualifications.
SB2292 - 7 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b (1) has applied in writing on the prescribed forms and paid the required fees;
SB2292 Engrossed - 7 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b (1) has applied in writing on the prescribed forms and paid the required fees;
(e) The Commission may develop, contract, purchase, or authorize examination and evaluation materials necessary to license interpreters for the deaf that are cost effective and SB2292 - 8 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b accessible.
(e) The Commission may develop, contract, purchase, or authorize examination and evaluation materials necessary to license interpreters for the deaf that are cost effective and SB2292 Engrossed - 8 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b accessible.
Those members appointed initially must qualify for and obtain licensure under this Act SB2292 - 9 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b within 6 months after the effective date of this Act.
Those members appointed initially must qualify for and obtain licensure under this Act SB2292 Engrossed - 9 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b within 6 months after the effective date of this Act.
(2) The members of the evaluation team must work in the interpreting profession or be knowledgeable of SB2292 - 10 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b interpreting and various modes of communication and be trained as evaluators.
(2) The members of the evaluation team must work in the interpreting profession or be knowledgeable of SB2292 Engrossed - 10 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b interpreting and various modes of communication and be trained as evaluators.
Every holder of a license under this Act may renew his or her license during the 60-day period preceding the SB2292 - 11 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b expiration date thereof upon payment of the required renewal fees.
Every holder of a license under this Act may renew his or her license during the 60-day period preceding the SB2292 Engrossed - 11 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b expiration date thereof upon payment of the required renewal fees.
Any interpreter for the deaf who notifies the Commission, on forms prescribed by the Commission, may place his or her license on inactive status and SB2292 - 12 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b shall be exempt from payment of renewal fees until he or she notifies the Commission, in writing, of the intention to restore his or her license, pays the current renewal fee, and demonstrates compliance with any requisite continuing education.
Any interpreter for the deaf who notifies the Commission, on forms prescribed by the Commission, may place his or her license on inactive status and SB2292 Engrossed - 12 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b shall be exempt from payment of renewal fees until he or she notifies the Commission, in writing, of the intention to restore his or her license, pays the current renewal fee, and demonstrates compliance with any requisite continuing education.
The list shall show the name of every licensee, type SB2292 - 13 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b of certification, county, areas of specialty, and a form of contact.
The list shall show the name of every licensee, type SB2292 Engrossed - 13 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b of certification, county, areas of specialty, and a form of contact.
If, after termination or denial, the person seeks a license, he or she shall apply to SB2292 - 14 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b the Commission for restoration or issuance of the license and pay all fees and fines due to the Commission.
If, after termination or denial, the person seeks a license, he or she shall apply to SB2292 Engrossed - 14 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b the Commission for restoration or issuance of the license and pay all fees and fines due to the Commission.
The moneys received as fees and fines by the Commission under this Act shall be deposited in the Interpreters for the Deaf Fund, which is hereby created as a special fund in the State Treasury, and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of this Act, including (i) for costs directly related to the regulating of persons under this Act, (ii) by the Board and Commission in the exercise of its powers and performance of its duties, and (iii) for direct and allocable indirect cost related to the public purposes of the Commission.
The moneys received as fees and fines by the Commission under this Act shall be deposited in the Interpreters for the Deaf Fund, which is hereby created as a special fund in the State treasury, and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of this Act, including (i) for costs directly related to the regulating of persons under this Act, (ii) by the Board and Commission in the exercise of its powers and performance of its duties, and (iii) for direct and allocable indirect cost related to the public purposes of the Commission.
(a) The Commission may refuse to issue, refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke any license, or may place on probation, censure, reprimand, or take other disciplinary action deemed SB2292 - 15 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b appropriate by the Commission, including the imposition of administrative fines not to exceed $2,500 for each violation, with regard to any license issued under the provisions of this Act for any one or more of the following reasons:
(a) The Commission may refuse to issue, refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke any license, or may place on probation, censure, reprimand, or take other disciplinary action deemed SB2292 Engrossed - 15 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b appropriate by the Commission, including the imposition of administrative fines not to exceed $2,500 for each violation, with regard to any license issued under the provisions of this Act for any one or more of the following reasons:
(10) Discipline by another jurisdiction or foreign nation, if at least one of the grounds for the discipline is the same or substantially equivalent to those set forth SB2292 - 16 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b in this Section.
(10) Discipline by another jurisdiction or foreign nation, if at least one of the grounds for the discipline is the same or substantially equivalent to those set forth SB2292 Engrossed - 16 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b in this Section.
(16) Allowing another person or organization to use the licensees’ license to deceive the public.
(16) Allowing another person or organization to use the licensee’s license to deceive the public.
(22) Failure of a licensee to report to the Commission any adverse final action taken against him or her by another licensing jurisdiction, any peer review body, any SB2292 - 17 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b professional deaf or hard of hearing interpreting association, any governmental Commission, by law enforcement Commission, or any court for a deaf or hard of hearing interpreting liability claim related to acts or conduct similar to acts or conduct that would constitute grounds for action as provided in this Section.
(22) Failure of a licensee to report to the Commission any adverse final action taken against him or her by another licensing jurisdiction, any peer review body, any SB2292 Engrossed - 17 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b professional deaf or hard of hearing interpreting association, any governmental Commission, by law enforcement Commission, or any court for a deaf or hard of hearing interpreting liability claim related to acts or conduct similar to acts or conduct that would constitute grounds for action as provided in this Section.
(c) The Commission may refuse to issue or may suspend the license of any person who fails to file a return, to pay the tax, penalty, or interest shown in a filed return, or to pay any final assessment of the tax, penalty, or interest as required by any tax Act administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue, until such time as the requirements of any such tax SB2292 - 18 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b Act are satisfied.
(c) The Commission may refuse to issue or may suspend the license of any person who fails to file a return, to pay the tax, penalty, or interest shown in a filed return, or to pay any final assessment of the tax, penalty, or interest as required by any tax Act administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue, until such time as the requirements of any such tax SB2292 Engrossed - 18 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b Act are satisfied.
An individual whose license was granted, continued, reinstated, renewed, disciplined, or supervised subject to such terms, conditions, or restrictions and who fails to comply with such terms, conditions, or restrictions, shall be referred to the Director for a determination as to whether the individual shall have his or her license suspended immediately, pending a hearing by the SB2292 - 19 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b Commission.
An individual whose license was granted, continued, reinstated, renewed, disciplined, or supervised subject to such terms, conditions, or restrictions and who fails to comply with such terms, conditions, or restrictions, shall be referred to the Director for a determination as to whether the individual shall have his or her license suspended immediately, pending a hearing by the SB2292 Engrossed - 19 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b Commission.
(c) Whenever, in the opinion of the Commission, a person SB2292 - 20 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b violates any provision of this Act, the Commission may issue an order to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not be entered against that person.
(c) Whenever, in the opinion of the Commission, a person SB2292 Engrossed - 20 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b violates any provision of this Act, the Commission may issue an order to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not be entered against that person.
At the time and place fixed in the notice, the Director shall proceed to hear the charges and the parties or their counsel shall be accorded ample opportunity to represent SB2292 - 21 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b such statements, testimony, evidence, and argument as may be pertinent to the charges or to their defense.
At the time and place fixed in the notice, the Director shall proceed to hear the charges and the parties or their counsel shall be accorded ample opportunity to represent SB2292 Engrossed - 21 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b such statements, testimony, evidence, and argument as may be pertinent to the charges or to their defense.
SB2292 - 22 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b Section 155.
SB2292 Engrossed - 22 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b Section 155.
SB2292 - 23 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b Section 165.
SB2292 Engrossed - 23 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b Section 165.
SB2292 - 24 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b At any time after the suspension or revocation of any license, the Commission may restore it to the licensee upon the written recommendation of the Board, unless after an investigation and hearing the Board determines that restoration is not in the public interest.
SB2292 Engrossed - 24 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b At any time after the suspension or revocation of any license, the Commission may restore it to the licensee upon the written recommendation of the Board, unless after an investigation and hearing the Board determines that restoration is not in the public interest.
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The Commission shall not be required to certify any record to the court, to file an answer in court, or to otherwise appear in SB2292 - 25 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b any court in a judicial review proceeding, unless there is filed in the court, with the complaint, a receipt from the Commission acknowledging payment of the costs of furnishing and certifying the record.
The Commission shall not be required to certify any record to the court, to file an answer in court, or to otherwise appear in SB2292 Engrossed - 25 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b any court in a judicial review proceeding, unless there is filed in the court, with the complaint, a receipt from the Commission acknowledging payment of the costs of furnishing and certifying the record.
(b) Beginning on the effective date of this Act, the rights, powers, and duties exercised by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission under the Interpreters for the Deaf Act shall continue to be vested in, be the obligation of, and shall be exercised by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission under the provisions of this Act (c) This Act does not affect any act done, ratified, or cancelled, or any right occurring or established, or any action or proceeding had or commenced in an administrative, civil, or criminal cause before the effective date of this Act, by the SB2292 - 26 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission under the Interpreters for the Deaf Act, and those actions or proceedings may be prosecuted and continued by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission under this Act.
(b) Beginning on January 1, 2008, the rights, powers, and duties exercised by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission under the Interpreters for the Deaf Act shall continue to be vested in, be the obligation of, and shall be exercised by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission under the provisions of this Act.
(c) This Act does not affect any act done, ratified, or cancelled, or any right occurring or established, or any action or proceeding had or commenced in an administrative, civil, or criminal cause before the effective date of this Act, by the SB2292 Engrossed - 26 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission under the Interpreters for the Deaf Act, and those actions or proceedings may be prosecuted and continued by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission under this Act.
Section 905.
Section 903.
The Regulatory Sunset Act is amended by changing Section 4.18 as follows:
(5 ILCS 80/4.18) Sec.
4.18.
Acts repealed January 1, 2008.
The following Acts are repealed on January 1, 2008:
The Acupuncture Practice Act.
The Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act.
The Home Medical Equipment and Services Provider License Act.
The Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act.
The Illinois Petroleum Education and Marketing Act.
The Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act.
The Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act.
The Nursing Home Administrators Licensing and Disciplinary Act.
The Pharmacy Practice Act of 1987.
The Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987.
The Podiatric Medical Practice Act of 1987.
The Interpreters for the Deaf Act.
SB2292 Engrossed - 27 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b (Source:
P.A.
91-357, eff.
7-29-99;
92-180, eff.
7-1-02.) Section 905.
(c) The language interpreter shall not disclose the communication without the express consent of the person who has SB2292 - 27 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b the right to claim the underlying privilege.
(c) The language interpreter shall not disclose the communication without the express consent of the person who has the right to claim the underlying privilege.
Interpreter for the hearing impaired’s privilege.
Interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing’s privilege.
(a) An "interpreter for the hearing impaired" is a person who aids a communication when at least one party to the communication has a hearing or speaking impairment.
(a) An "interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing" is a person who aids a communication when at least one party to the communication has a hearing or speaking impairment.
(b) An interpreter for the hearing impaired who interprets a conversation between a hearing person and a deaf person is deemed a conduit for the conversation and may not disclose or be compelled to disclose by subpoena the contents of the conversation that he or she facilitated without the written consent of all persons involved who received his or her professional services.
(b) An interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing who interprets a conversation between a hearing person and a deaf person is deemed a conduit for the conversation and may not disclose or be compelled to disclose by subpoena the contents SB2292 Engrossed - 28 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b of the conversation that he or she facilitated without the written consent of all persons involved who received his or her professional services.
(c) All communications that are recognized by law as privileged shall remain privileged even in cases where an interpreter for the hearing impaired is utilized to facilitate such communications.
(c) All communications that are recognized by law as privileged shall remain privileged even in cases where an interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing is utilized to facilitate such communications.
(2) a person waives the privilege by bringing any public charges against a interpreter for the hearing impaired, including a person licensed under the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2006;
(2) a person waives the privilege by bringing any public charges against an interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing, including a person licensed under the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2006;
and (3) a communication reveals the intended commission of a crime or harmful act and such disclosure is judged necessary by the interpreter for the hearing impaired to protect any person from a clear, imminent risk of serious mental or physical harm or injury or to forestall a serious SB2292 - 28 - LRB094 18416 RAS 53727 b threat to public safety.
and (3) a communication reveals the intended commission of a crime or harmful act and such disclosure is judged necessary by the interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing to protect any person from a clear, imminent risk of serious mental or physical harm or injury or to forestall a serious threat to public safety.
(225 ILCS 442/Act rep.) Section 915.
Section 999.
The Interpreters for the Deaf Act is repealed.
Effective date.
This Act takes effect July 1, 2006.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard

  3. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

  4. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Raymond Poe

  5. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  6. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz

  7. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Rich Brauer

  8. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer

  9. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Jim Watson

  10. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Watson

  11. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron Schock

  12. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer

  13. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Watson

  14. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland

  15. Referred to Rules Committee

  16. First Reading

  17. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  19. Arrived in House

  20. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  21. Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000

  22. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 15, 2006

  24. Second Reading

  25. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Jacobs

  26. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 9, 2006

  27. Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 008-000-000

  28. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  29. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Held in Licensed Activities

  30. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Licensed Activities

  31. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules

  32. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Deanna Demuzio

  33. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Licensed Activities

  34. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty

  35. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Deanna Demuzio

  36. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

  37. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. M. Maggie Crotty

  38. Assigned to Licensed Activities

  39. Referred to Rules

  40. First Reading

  41. Filed with Secretary by Sen. M. Maggie Crotty

Sponsors

  • Deanna Demuzio · Cosponsor
  • Mike Boland · Cosponsor
  • Elaine Nekritz · Cosponsor
  • Raymond Poe · Cosponsor
  • Patricia R. Bellock · Cosponsor
  • Robert W. Pritchard · Cosponsor
  • Chapa LaVia · Cosponsor

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Co-sponsors (7)

  • Deanna Demuzio
  • Mike Boland
  • Elaine Nekritz
  • Raymond Poe
  • Patricia R. Bellock
  • Robert W. Pritchard
  • Chapa LaVia

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 54 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 48005
Republican 1000
Democrat 5000
Total 54005
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Yea
Sieben — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Axley — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Millner — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Shadid — Yea
Brady — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Sullivan, J. — Yea
Petka — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Forby — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Halvorson — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jones, W. — Yea
Link — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Winkel — Yea
Cronin — Not Voting
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Not Voting
Geo-Karis — Not Voting
Pankau — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Rauschenberger — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Not Voting
Ronen — Not Voting
Roskam — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
del Valle — Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2292 do?
Creates the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2006 to replace the Interpreters for the Deaf Act. Provides for the regulation of interpreters for the deaf through licensure by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission. Establishes the Board of Interpreters and provides for evaluation teams. Preempts home rule. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Interpreters for the Deaf Fund. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure to add a provision concerning privileged communications involving interpreters for the hearing impaired. Repeals the Interpreters for the Deaf Act.
Who sponsors SB 2292?
SB 2292 is sponsored by Deanna Demuzio, Mike Boland, Elaine Nekritz, Raymond Poe, Patricia R. Bellock, Robert W. Pritchard, and Chapa LaVia.
What is the current status of SB 2292?
This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
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