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NJ A4230
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Requires movie theaters showing digital movies to provide closed captioning devices and audio description devices to patrons at no additional charge
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Mandates minimum device quantities based on theater size: 1 auditorium requires 4 captioning and 2 audio description devices; 16+ auditoriums requires 12 captioning and 9 audio description devices
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Obligates theaters to publicly notify patrons about device availability and ensure staff can assist with equipment before, during, and after screenings
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Explicitly adds "movie theater" to the definition of "place of public accommodation" under New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination, subjecting theaters to anti-discrimination penalties for violations
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Exempts drive-in theaters and venues showing only analog movies from these requirements; takes effect 90 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Requires movie theaters to provide effective communication devices for individuals with visual or hearing impairment; expands protections under "Law Against Discrimination."
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
2/19/2026