Pennsylvania HB490 protects confidential communications for individuals who are deaf or have limited English proficiency, ensuring interpreters.

Pennsylvania HB490 amends the state's statutes to protect confidential communications for individuals who are deaf or have limited English proficiency. Specifically, it ensures that interpreters cannot be compelled to testify in judicial or administrative proceedings about statements made by these individuals during confidential communications. This protection extends to communications with news reporters and other specified confidential interactions. The bill also includes provisions for court-ordered disclosure of such communications under strict criteria and conditions.

Pennsylvania HB490 protects confidential communications for individuals who are deaf or have limited English proficiency, ensuring interpreters.

Pennsylvania HB490 amends the state's statutes to protect confidential communications for individuals who are deaf or have limited English proficiency. Specifically, it ensures that interpreters cannot be compelled to testify in judicial or administrative proceedings about statements made by these individuals during confidential communications. This protection extends to communications with news reporters and other specified confidential interactions. The bill also includes provisions for court-ordered disclosure of such communications under strict criteria and conditions.