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HB 5491·WV·house

Relating to open captioning for motion pictures

In CommitteeFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Campbell
Latest Action

To House Government Organization

Feb 13, 2026

Summary

The bill mandates that any exhibitor operating two or more theaters in different locations must present at least two weekly screenings of each digital movie that is released with open captions. When a patron asks, the theater must also supply audio description for movies that are produced with that feature, and each theater must keep two audio‑description devices on hand. Exemptions apply to drive‑ins, small theaters, non‑digital venues, and certain limited showings.

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