An act relating to sign language interpretation at public events for elected officials
H 658 requires local, state, and federal elected officials to provide sign language interpretation at public events they host. This directly affects Deaf and hard of hearing individuals by improving their access to participate in governance and civic engagement. The bill mandates interpretation services at all such events, ensuring accessibility without specifying funding mechanisms or enforcement details.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Elizabeth Burrows
DDemocratic
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