HB 1195: Interpreters for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
GENERAL BILL by Berman ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Baxley ; Cruz ; Edwards ; Jenne ; Rehwinkel Vasilinda ; Rooney
Interpreters for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing; Creates Board of Interpreters for Deaf and Hard of Hearing; requires interpreter to apply for license or permit by specified date; requires DBPR to issue licenses, permits, or provisional permits; requires background checks; provides continuing education requirements; requires interpreting agency to register with DBPR; requires individual to elect active or inactive status at time of license or permit renewal; requires DBPR to charge fees; authorizes board to earmark specific amount from such fees; authorizes Legislature to appropriate excess funds; prohibits certain actions by individuals & entities; authorizes board to discipline individuals; requires board & DBPR to adopt rules.
Last Action: 4/28/2015 House - Died in Business and Professions Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2015 | House |
• Filed |
| 3/3/2015 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 99 |
| 3/8/2015 | House |
• Referred to Business and Professions Subcommittee; Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee; Regulatory Affairs Committee -HJ 192 |
| 4/28/2015 | House |
• Died in Business and Professions Subcommittee |
