New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 819: Requires hospitals and nursing homes to provide access to certain interpreter services for deaf and 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 819 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires hospitals and nursing homes to provide access to certain interpreter services for deaf and hard of hearing. Primary sponsor: Bob Singer (Republican), Angela McKnight (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: Bob Singer (Republican); Angela McKnight (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.