S 9888 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requires certain motion picture theaters to provide scheduled showings of motion pictures with open motion picture captioning

Summary

Requires a motion picture theater that offers more than ten motion picture showings per week to provide scheduled showings of motion pictures with open motion picture captioning such that at least one quarter of all showings of a motion picture with four or more showings during a one-week time period shall have open motion picture captioning; provides exceptions and penalties for violations.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Apr 13, 2026 Last action May 13, 2026

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What changed between versions

S9888 → S9888A · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to add a new exemption for independent cinemas, non-profit theaters, and small single-screen locations showing four or fewer movies per week. Additionally, the bill's title was updated to reflect that it has been reported favorably from the committee and is now being considered by the Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business.

Scope change

The bill's applicability was narrowed by creating a specific exemption for smaller and non-profit theaters that were previously subject to the open captioning requirements.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a new Section 1454 exempting independent cinemas, not-for-profit cinemas, and single-location theaters showing four or fewer movies per week from the open captioning mandate.

TECHNICAL

Updated the sponsor list to include additional senators and added procedural text indicating the bill was reported favorably from the Consumer Protection committee and is now with the Commerce committee.

Changed the bill number from S 9888 to S 9888--A to reflect its amended status in the legislative process.

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Committee

Amendments

May 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 9888A

upper

May 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS

upper

May 12, 2026

Committee

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS

upper

Apr 13, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

upper

1 primary · 10 co-sponsors