SB 1562

  • Oregon Senate Bill
  • 2022 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Feb 01, 2022
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Relating to sign language interpreters; declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Authorizes Health Licensing Office to issue sign language interpreter license to qualified applicant. Defines "sign language interpreter." Prohibits unlicensed provision of signed language interpretation services. Creates exceptions to prohibition. Allows office to impose discipline for certain violations. Directs office to provide administrative and regulatory oversight to sign language interpreter program. Establishes State Board of Sign Language Interpreters within office. Imposes civil penalty for violation of licensure requirements. Becomes operative January 1, 2023. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

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Mar 04, 2022

Senate

In committee upon adjournment.

Feb 14, 2022

Senate

Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.

Feb 14, 2022

Senate

Recommendation: Do Pass and be referred to Ways and Means.

Feb 10, 2022

Senate

Work Session held.

Feb 08, 2022

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Feb 01, 2022

Senate

Referred to Labor and Business.

Feb 01, 2022

Senate

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

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