The Closed Captioning Act mandates that all places of public accommodation displaying television programming must activate closed captioning on all operational television receivers during regular hours. This requirement is applicable unless the television program or receiver cannot display closed captioning due to technological limitations, the program is exempt under federal law, or if multiple receivers are showing the same program, in which case only one needs to display closed captioning. The act defines key terms such as "closed captioning," "place of public accommodation," and "television program" to clarify its scope and application.

Additionally, the act establishes a private right of action for individuals with auditory disabilities who are unable to access closed captioning due to violations of the law. Those found to have knowingly violated the act may face civil penalties, which escalate with repeated offenses. The penalties are set at one dollar for the first violation, fifty dollars for the second, and two hundred fifty dollars for any subsequent violations. The act allows affected individuals to seek injunctive relief and recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs if they prevail in their legal actions.