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MA H2029

Relative to the Architectural Access Board

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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to further regulating the Architectural Access Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill further regulates the Architectural Access Board in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1. Expanding the membership of the Architectural Access Board to include more representatives from advocacy groups for people with disabilities. 2. Broadening the definition of buildings that must comply with accessibility standards to include areas not generally open to the public, and aligning the standards with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. 3. Modifying the parking requirements for people with disabilities to be consistent with the ADA standards. 4. Extending accessibility requirements to facilities, not just buildings, and clarifying the requirements for buildings undergoing renovations or changes of use. 5. Updating the terminology used throughout the law to refer to "persons with a disability" rather than "physically handicapped persons." 6. Adding a definition of "facility" to encompass a wide range of real property and equipment. The overall purpose of the bill is to further strengthen and clarify the accessibility requirements for buildings and facilities in Massachusetts, bringing them in line with federal ADA standards.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (44)

Christine Barber (D),  Joseph Boncore (D),  Dan Cahill (D),  Linda Campbell (D),  Tackey Chan (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Edward Coppinger (D),  Daniel Cullinane (D),  Mike Day (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Dan Donahue (D),  Carolyn Dykema (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Nika Elugardo (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Denise Garlick (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Anne Gobi (D),  Carlos González (D),  Tami Gouveia (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Jonathan Hecht (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Kate Hogan (D),  Kevin Honan (D),  Dan Hunt (D),  Pat Jehlen (D),  Kay Khan (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  David Linsky (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Paul Mark (D),  Mike Moran (D),  Brian Murray (D),  Alice Peisch (D),  Denise Provost (D),  Maria Robinson (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Jeff Roy (D),  José Tosado (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D),  Bud Williams (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4425 (on 02/20/2020)
(11 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2029
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2029.pdf
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