New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2341: Requires physicians and certain hospital employees to complete training on communication with and treatment of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2341 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires physicians and certain hospital employees to complete training on communication with and treatment of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. Primary sponsor: Angela McKnight (Democratic), John McKeon (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Angela McKnight (Democratic); John McKeon (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.