REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE HEALTH CARE SETTING COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF, AND DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR, INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND.

Summary

The House resolution requests the state’s Disability and Communication Access Board to examine how hospitals, clinics and skilled‑nursing facilities communicate with patients who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf‑blind. It asks the board to consider interpreter availability, patient preferences, and any special inpatient needs, then to update guidance for providers. The board must report its findings and any suggested legislation to the legislature before the 2027 session.

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