Rhode Island H7932 mandates approval from the Rhode Island commission on the deaf and hard of hearing before reducing American Sign Language.

Rhode Island H7932 amends the licensing of healthcare facilities to require approval from the Rhode Island commission on the deaf and hard of hearing (RICDHH) before any reduction in American Sign Language interpreter services in hospitals, freestanding emergency-care facilities, state agencies, or other public service facilities. The RICDHH must review any proposed reduction to ensure it does not impair communication access for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind.

Rhode Island H7932 mandates approval from the Rhode Island commission on the deaf and hard of hearing before reducing American Sign Language.

Rhode Island H7932 amends the licensing of healthcare facilities to require approval from the Rhode Island commission on the deaf and hard of hearing (RICDHH) before any reduction in American Sign Language interpreter services in hospitals, freestanding emergency-care facilities, state agencies, or other public service facilities. The RICDHH must review any proposed reduction to ensure it does not impair communication access for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind.