A4203

Requires Director of Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in DHS to evaluate and report on interactions occurring between law enforcement and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Introduced·2/19/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4203 mandates an evaluation of law enforcement interactions with deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

New Jersey A4203 requires the Director of the Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Department of Human Services to evaluate and report on interactions between law enforcement and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The evaluation will review existing laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, practices, and protocols governing these interactions, the availability and extent of sign language and de-escalation training for law enforcement, the availability and responsiveness of qualified interpreters, the treatment of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing while in.

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Where it stands

Current
Aging and Human Services Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 19

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee