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CO HB1069
Bill
Status
Passed
4/16/2019
Primary Sponsor
Dominique Jackson
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AI Summary
- Requires individuals claiming titles such as "sign language interpreter," "certified ASL interpreter," or "certified translator for sign language" to hold either current certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., or any currently valid certification approved by the Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind
- Mandates that persons using these titles make certification documents immediately available for inspection by consumers or state agents
- Expands the Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind's powers to include approving entities' sign language interpreter certifications
- Appropriates $19,440 for fiscal year 2019-20 to the Department of Regulatory Agencies' Public Utilities Commission, with reappropriation of $19,440 to the Department of Human Services for the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Takes effect August 2, 2019, unless a referendum petition is filed, in which case it requires approval at the November 2020 general election to take effect
Legislative Description
Sign Language Interpreters Title Certification
Business & Economic Development
Last Action
Governor Signed
4/16/2019
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services3/1/2019
Committee of the Whole2/22/2019
Health & Insurance1/10/2019
Full Bill Text
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