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HI SB2414

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joy San Buenaventura

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Disability and Communication Access Board must conduct a study on communication needs of deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deaf-blind individuals in health care settings
  • Study must evaluate availability of sign language interpreters, tactile interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and services statewide
  • Study must examine patient preferences and special communication needs in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities
  • Study must review health care providers' legal duties to provide auxiliary aids and services for effective communication with deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deaf-blind patients
  • Board must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the legislature 20 days prior to the 2027 regular session

Legislative Description

Relating To The Disability And Communication Access Board.

Report

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/18/2026
Health and Human Services1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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