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Committee sends expanded registration for video remote sign‑language interpreting to the floor
Summary
House Bill 311 would allow registered businesses to provide rosters of qualified video remote interpreters and treat them as licensed to operate in Idaho; the committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation.
The House Health & Welfare Committee voted to send House Bill 311 to the House floor with a due‑pass recommendation. Representative Josh Wheeler, sponsor, said the bill expands regulatory recognition for video remote interpretation services so deaf and hard‑of‑hearing Idahoans can gain access to a larger pool of qualified American Sign Language interpreters for remote needs.
Wheeler said the measure…
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