New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 4647: Requires televisions in places of public accommodation display closed captioning for programming.

In committee Last action October 1, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Plain-language summary

S 4647 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on October 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires televisions in places of public accommodation display closed captioning for programming. Primary sponsor: Shirley Turner (Democratic), Angela McKnight (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 1, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Shirley Turner (Democratic); Angela McKnight (Democratic).