S 3237
Provides televisions in State buildings shall display closed captioning for programming.
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Bill overview
This bill requires that all televisions in New Jersey state buildings, accessible to the public or employees, must display closed captioning for any programming that offers it. The law defines closed captioning as the visual display of text accompanying audio on a television screen. It excludes televisions manufactured before the law’s enactment that cannot support closed captioning. This legislation ensures accessibility for individuals who benefit from closed captioning services.
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