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SB 46: Establishing the blind information access act to require the state library to provide on-demand information access services to persons who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind or print disabled.

Mary WareIn Committee

SB 46 status: In Committee — Died in Committee (updated Apr 10, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score80/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Establishing the blind information access act to require the state library to provide on-demand information access services to persons who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind or print disabled.. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No material impact identified.

Risks

  • No material impact identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Supports equitable access to information.

Risks

  • Requires state funding for new operational services.

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Increases information accessibility for blind and deafblind citizens.
  • Promotes inclusive public infrastructure.

Risks

  • Service availability depends on state-level implementation and resource allocation.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Died in Committee

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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
5

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