New Jersey S3237 mandates closed captioning on all televisions in state buildings for public viewing.
New Jersey S3237 requires that all televisions in state buildings, available for viewing by the public or employees, display closed captioning for all programming where it is available. This law aims to enhance accessibility and understanding of television programs for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The definition of "closed captioning" includes the visual display of written words on a television screen of the audio portion of video programming. The bill does not apply to televisions manufactured before the effective date that cannot accommodate closed captioning.
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