S 3237: Provides televisions in State buildings shall display closed captioning for programming.
S 3237 status: Introduced — Approved P.L.2026, c.58 (updated Jul 30, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe Senate is currently deciding on a new rule that would require all TVs in government buildings to show closed captions (subtitles).
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Negligible compliance costs for state agencies
Risks
- Minimal administrative burden for equipment configuration
Society
Benefits
- Increases accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Improves public inclusivity in state buildings
Risks
- Potential for minor technical failure in display systems
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Implementation may vary across different state departments and facilities
Analysis based on summary only; full text not reviewed
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentApproved P.L.2026, c.58.
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