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NY A03728
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Harry Bronson
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AI Summary
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Requires the governor or local chief executive to provide a certified American Sign Language interpreter at every live broadcast press conference during a declared state of emergency
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Interpreters must be certified by a recognized national or New York State credentialing authority
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The interpreter must be physically positioned so their face, body, arms, and hands are visible in the video transmission at all times, to the greatest extent possible
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Applies to both state disaster emergencies declared by the governor and local emergencies declared by county or city executives
Legislative Description
Requires sign language interpreters during live broadcast press conferences during a declared state of emergency.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026