Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3288: Creates provisions relating to communication access services
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 209, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to communication access services. Section A. Chapter 209, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 209.247, to read as follows: 209.247. 1. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Communication access service", shall include, but not be limited to, the (b) Communication access real-time translation services; (c) Notetakers, visual or Braille boards, and visual video services; (d) Open and closed captioning services; (e) Environmental access support for the deaf-blind and those wit.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 209, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to communication access services. Section A. Chapter 209, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 209.247, to read as follows: 209.247. 1. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Communication access service", shall include, but not be limited to, the (b) Communication access real-time translation services; (c) Notetakers, visual or Braille boards, and visual video services; (d) Open and closed captioning services; (e) Environmental access support for the deaf-blind and those with low vision; and (f) Any other effective method of making aurally delivered and printed information available to individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing; (3) "Communication access service provider", an individual who is trained to offer a communication access service to communicate aurally delivered and printed information to individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing. 2. The commission shall establish a statewide communication access services program to improve compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act for EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HB 3288 agencies and businesses by coordinating resources, filling service gaps, …