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CT SB00140

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2017

Primary Sponsor

Theresa Gerratana

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 46a of the General Statutes to establish requirements for movie theater accessibility for hearing impaired persons
  • Applies to movie theater companies operating more than two locations in the state
  • Requires open-captioned screenings of digital films during at least two showings per week
  • Requires theaters to provide audio description of films upon request if the technology is available
  • Expands access to movie theaters for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing

Legislative Description

An Act Expanding Access By Hearing Impaired Persons To Movie Theaters.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/17/2017

Full Bill Text

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