Requires hospitals and nursing homes to provide access to certain interpreter services for deaf and hard of hearing.
This bill requires all licensed hospitals and nursing homes in New Jersey to provide 24/7 interpreter services for deaf and hard of hearing patients. It mandates that these services include electronic options like video remote interpreting and AI-assisted tools, as approved by the Health Commissioner. The policy directly affects healthcare facilities and their patients with hearing disabilities. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment.
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee
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