Loading chat...

NJ A4230

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

Click for details

Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires movie theaters showing digital movies to provide closed captioning devices and audio description devices to patrons at no additional charge

  • 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

  • Obligates theaters to publicly notify patrons about device availability and ensure staff can assist with equipment before, during, and after screenings

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available