Relating to open captioning for motion pictures

Engrossed on 2/25/26

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From the Legislature

The purpose of this bill is to require exhibitors of motion pictures who operate two or more theaters in more than one location in this state to provide open captioning during at least two showings per week of each motion picture that is produced and offered with open captioning. The bill requires, when requested, audio description to be provided for any motion picture that is produced and offered with audio description.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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4 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 29

9:30 AM

Senate Government Organization Committee Meeting

Feb 16

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

Mar 9

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Government Organization Meeting

Mar 10

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Government Organization Meeting