Requires American Sign Language interpreters at emergency announcements by the governor or mayor.

This bill mandates that during a state of emergency, the governor or mayor must provide an American Sign Language interpreter certified by a nationally recognized credentialing authority at live broadcast press conferences. The interpreter must be positioned to ensure visibility during television or internet broadcasts. News media outlets must display the interpreter in a picture-in-picture window for the duration of the announcement.

Requires American Sign Language interpreters at emergency announcements by the governor or mayor.

This bill mandates that during a state of emergency, the governor or mayor must provide an American Sign Language interpreter certified by a nationally recognized credentialing authority at live broadcast press conferences. The interpreter must be positioned to ensure visibility during television or internet broadcasts. News media outlets must display the interpreter in a picture-in-picture window for the duration of the announcement.