Committee approves licensure bill for deaf interpreters after public testimony
Senate Bill 0942, amended in committee, would create licensure and a code of ethics for deaf interpreters; multiple witnesses from the deaf community and certified interpreters urged passage, and the committee voted to recommend the bill to the Senate Education Committee.
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Senate Bill 0942, sponsored by Senator Massey, would establish a licensure system for deaf interpreters, set minimum qualifications and a code of ethics, and create a complaint-and-discipline process. Senator Massey said the bill "will protect deaf Tennesseans and safety and civil rights" by ensuring interpreters used in health care, legal, educational and emergency settings meet verified standards and accountability requirements.
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