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Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2026

S. 4322 Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA) In committee
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  1. Introduced Apr 16
  2. Committee Apr 16
  3. Passed Senate Next
  4. Passed House Not yet
  5. To President Not yet
  6. Law Not yet
Where it stands
In committee, Apr 16, 2026Next: Senate vote
195d ago Apr 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Summary

This bill updates the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 to expand accessibility requirements for video programming, communications services, and emerging technologies for individuals with disabilities. It revises definitions and regulations for closed captioning, audio description, and sign language interpretation, establishes an advisory committee, updates requirements for video playback apparatuses, expands relay services and video conferencing accessibility, creates a national DeafBlind equipment distribution program, mandates accessible customer service, requires reports on emerging technology accessibility, and strengthens enforcement and complaint reporting.

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