IN HB1307 | 2021 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 14 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-01-14 - First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
Pending: House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Assistance for the hearing impaired. Requires the fire prevention and building safety commission (commission) to adopt rules requiring the installation of assistive listening systems that provide a wireless direct connection to the listener, such as audio frequency induction loop systems (AFILs), and beacon positioning systems in Class 1 structures located in a first or second class city. (Under current law, the commission is required to adopt rules requiring that a person must consider the installation of AFILs and beaconing position systems.) Provides that if an owner, operator, or employee of a retail establishment wears a face mask while interacting with customers during a public health emergency, an owner, operator or employee must, upon request, wear a face mask that is transparent to allow for lip reading. Provides that a customer may file a complaint with the local health department. Provides that a local health department may issue a letter of reprimand to the retail establishment if it receives more than five complaints.

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Title

Assistance for the hearing impaired.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2021-01-14HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
2021-01-14HouseCoauthored by Representative Campbell
2021-01-14HouseAuthored by Representative Miller D

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