HB5491Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to open captioning for motion pictures
Introduced by Jeff Campbell, District 46
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to require exhibitors of motion pictures who operate two or more theatres 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.
Where it stands
To House Government Organization
February 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Government Organization
Introduced in House
To House Government Organization
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