S.3143

Requires hospitals and nursing homes to provide access to certain interpreter services for deaf and hard of hearing.

Introduced·5/6/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3143 mandates hospitals and nursing homes to offer 24/7 interpreter services for deaf and hard of hearing patients, including electronic.

New Jersey S3143 requires all licensed hospitals and nursing homes to provide continuous interpreter services for deaf and hard of hearing patients. These services must be available 24/7 and include, at minimum, electronic means such as video remote interpreting and artificial intelligence-assisted interpreting, approved by the Commissioner of Health. The law aims to ensure effective communication for patients with hearing impairments in healthcare settings.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 6, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee