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CT HB07235

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Human Services Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds a new goal to the Commissioner of Administrative Services' information and telecommunication systems strategic plan requiring access to state agency Internet websites and public safety notices in audio formats for blind and visually impaired persons, effective July 1, 2019.

  • Creates a grant program administered by the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management to assist municipalities with providing Internet website and public safety notice access in audio formats for blind and visually impaired persons, within available appropriations.

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes section 4d-7(a) and creates a new section to implement these accessibility requirements.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Access By Blind And Visually Impaired Persons To Public Information.

Last Action

File Number 350

4/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/27/2019

Full Bill Text

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