State Board of Sign Language Interpreters (SBSLI)
- The regulations were approved during the June 26, 2024, SBSLI board meeting, and are currently undergoing final revisions with the state’s assistant attorney general office. Once that has been completed, an updated timeline will be posted.
- The effective date of the Maryland Sign Language Interpreters Act remains January 1, 2025. There will be a six-month grace period to allow time for application processing. The logistics of the application process will be shared at an upcoming board meeting.
For more information or questions, contact gov.odhh@maryland.gov your email will be redirected to the appropriate individual(s) on the board.
Upcoming Board Meeting Dates
- August 21, 2024 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- October 9, 2024 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- December 18, 2024 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Minutes
All meetings are recorded and available on YouTube (@MarylandGODHH).
All meetings are recorded and available on YouTube (@MarylandGODHH).
- 06/26/24 (not yet approved by board) (video available here)
- 03/28/24
- 03/06/24
- 01/03/24
- 12/06/23
Town Hall Meetings
SBSLI Board Members
- Trudy Suggs, Chair
- Jacob Leffler, Vice Chair
- Susan Beaver
- Ritchie Bryant, MDAD Representative
- Paige Franklin, DeafBlind Representative
- Leslie Puzio
- PCRID Representative: Vacant
SBSLI Members are governor-appointed based on GODHH’s nominations.