Lawmakers gave final approval May 20 to a bill that expands licensure requirements for sign language interpreters.<\/p>\n
LB287, sponsored by Malcolm Sen. Ken Haar, requires all interpreters to obtain licensure by Jan. 1, 2016, and pay a licensure fee established by the commission. An individual or entity providing interpreting services without a license after that date will be subject to a civil penalty of up to $500 for each offense.<\/p>\n
Interpreting services will be exempt from the licensure requirement if conducted:
\n\u2022\tas part of a religious service;
\n\u2022\tin a health care emergency until a licensed interpreter could be obtained;
\n\u2022\tby a student under the direct supervision of a licensed interpreter;
\n\u2022\tby an educational interpreter working under regulation of the state Department of Education; or
\n\u2022\tby an individual licensed in another state who is awaiting commission approval in Nebraska.<\/p>\n
LB287 also creates a licensure category for video remote interpreting services.<\/p>\n
The bill passed 48-0.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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