SB2494: Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to update the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010.
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This bill updates the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, a law requiring TV and online video services to be accessible to people with disabilities. The bill aims to modernize these accessibility requirements to reflect changes in how people watch video content, including streaming services and newer technologies. Accessibility features include captions for deaf viewers and audio descriptions for blind viewers. The bill was introduced in the Senate and is currently in , awaiting further consideration.
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SB2494: Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Edward Markey
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (10)
Tammy Duckworth
Ron Wyden
Sheldon Whitehouse
Elizabeth Warren
Peter Welch