H 2723
An Act relative to American Sign Language training
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to American Sign Language training, seeks to require sign language training for public safety personnel and emergency medical personnel in Massachusetts. The goal is to improve communication and response capabilities when interacting with deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. The legislation would establish a framework for providing this training to these essential service providers. It builds upon previous attempts to address this need within the state.
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Marcus S. Vaughn
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Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill H.2723 194th (Current)
An Act relative to American Sign Language training
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2723) of Marcus S. Vaughn for legislation to provide sign language training for public safety personnel and emergency medical personnel. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Marcus S. Vaughn Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2723
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 & A-2 |
| 5/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/24/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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