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HI HB1107

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2017

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Souki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes regulations for American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter referral agencies operating within the state
  • Requires ASL interpreter referral agencies to meet licensing or certification standards to legally operate
  • Sets standards for qualifications, conduct, and accountability of ASL interpreters provided through referral agencies
  • Implements oversight and enforcement mechanisms for compliance with ASL interpreter agency requirements
  • Applies to all entities that match, refer, or connect deaf and hard of hearing individuals with ASL interpreters for compensation

Legislative Description

Relating To American Sign Language Interpreter Referral Agencies.

Regulation of Interpreter Referral Agencies

Last Action

The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/3/2017

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/27/2017

Full Bill Text

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