SB2121Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Emergency Announcements.
Introduced by Brandon Elefante, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to provide an American Sign Language interpreter during each official announcement broadcast via television or the Internet during a state of emergency. Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, that the American Sign Language interpreter's face, body, arms, and hands are visible during the broadcast. Requires a news media outlet to display the American Sign Language interpreter in a picture-in-picture window during broadcasts of official emergency announcements.
Where it stands
The committee on PSM deferred the measure.
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to PSM/HHS, WAM.
Re-Referred to PSM, WAM.
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
The committee on PSM deferred the measure.
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