2026 Senate Bill 764

Trade: business regulation; open-captioned showings of films; require for certain movie theaters.

A bill to require open movie captioning at certain motion picture houses; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

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Senate Bill No. 764 requires large Michigan movie theaters to provide regular open captioned screenings and establish processes for consumer requests and complaints, thereby improving accessibility for individuals with hearing disabilities.

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 14, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-3) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Erika Geiss (D-1), Sylvia Santana (D-2) and Mary Cavanagh (D-6)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs