MA H2719

Bill

Prohibiting discrimination in state contracts

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prohibit discrimination in state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to prohibit discrimination in state contracts in Massachusetts. It requires companies bidding on or renewing state contracts over $10,000 to certify that they are in full compliance with Massachusetts anti-discrimination laws and that they will not refuse to do business with someone based on their race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The bill also specifies that actions taken to comply with federal or state sanctions or laws affecting sovereign nations or their nationals shall not be considered unlawful discrimination. Violation of this provision will result in the rescission of the contract.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Paul Brodeur (D), Steven Howitt (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5103 (on 11/06/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2719

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2719
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2719.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1038	To prohibit housing discrimination against responsible dog owners	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H3413	Making discrimination on the basis of height and weight unlawful	Accompanied a new draft, see S2495	Similar To
H5103	Study Order - regulation	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1806	Ensuring uniformity in education discrimination complaint procedures	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1810	Relative to employment of persons with disabilities on state contracts	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1822	Relative to cybersecurity insurance preference in state contracts	Accompanied a study order, see S2569	Similar To
S1858	Relative to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S2416	Prohibiting discrimination in insurance on the basis of having a naloxone prescription	Accompanied a study order, see S2543	Similar To
S781	Promoting fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing	Accompanied a study order, see S2528	Similar To
S901	To enhance investigations of sexual harassment and discrimination	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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