Maryland SB259 mandates open movie captioning in public areas of motion picture houses.
Maryland SB259 requires places of public accommodation, specifically motion picture houses, to provide open movie captioning for the general public. Open movie captioning is a transcript of the audio portion of a motion picture that cannot be turned off by viewers. This requirement applies to all screenings of motion pictures produced and available with closed movie captioning, ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.
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