Study on communication needs of deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deaf-blind patients in health care settings.

The bill mandates the Disability and Communication Access Board to conduct a study on the communication needs of individuals who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind in health care settings. The study will consider the availability of interpreters and auxiliary aids, patients' preferences, special needs of in-patients, legal duties of health care providers, and recommended revisions to current guidance. The board must submit a report with findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature before the 2027 regular session.

Study on communication needs of deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deaf-blind patients in health care settings.

The bill mandates the Disability and Communication Access Board to conduct a study on the communication needs of individuals who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind in health care settings. The study will consider the availability of interpreters and auxiliary aids, patients' preferences, special needs of in-patients, legal duties of health care providers, and recommended revisions to current guidance. The board must submit a report with findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature before the 2027 regular session.