New York A03728 mandates sign language interpreters during live broadcast press conferences during declared states of emergency.
A03728 amends the executive law to require sign language interpreters during live broadcast press conferences when the governor or local chief executives declare a disaster or local state of emergency. The interpreters must be certified by a recognized national or New York state credentialing authority and positioned to be fully visible in the video transmission. This act takes effect immediately.
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