This bill mandates that all televisions located in State-owned or leased buildings, which are accessible to the public or State employees, must continuously display closed captioning for programming that offers this feature. Closed captioning is defined as the visual representation of spoken words on the television screen, allowing viewers to follow along with the audio content. The bill aims to enhance accessibility for individuals who may benefit from visual text accompanying audio programming.

Additionally, the legislation specifies that the requirement for closed captioning does not extend to televisions manufactured prior to the bill's effective date that are incapable of supporting closed captioning functionality. The bill is designed to improve the understanding of television programs in State facilities, ensuring that all viewers have equal access to information presented through these media. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.