Introduced
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To explicitly place in Michigan law the same requirement imposed by the Americans with Disabilities Act that a potential private employer, health care facility, educational institution, or financial institution must hire a "qualified interpreter" for the deaf or blind in any employment, medical, educational or financial situation involving a deaf or blind person, and also establish that a "qualified interpretor" is only one who has been certified by through the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or another national organization recognized by state authorities. The bill would also authorize criminal penalties for a person posing as a qualified interpreter without the necessary credentials or government approval.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that divides the bill's original provisions between this bill and House Bill 4208.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To establish sanctions for violations of this law by certified interpreters or applicants, including suspension or denial of certification, and civil fine of up to $10,000.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify a technical reference in a provision contained in the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)
To explicitly place in Michigan law the same requirement imposed by the Americans with Disabilities Act that a potential private employer, health care facility, educational institution, or financial institution must hire a "qualified interpreter" for the deaf or blind in any employment, medical, educational or financial situation involving a deaf or blind person, and also establish that a "qualified interpretor" is only one who has been certified by through the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or another national organization recognized by state authorities. The bill would also authorize criminal penalties for a person posing as a qualified interpreter without the necessary credentials or government approval.
