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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to universally understandable restroom signs for public accommodations. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to require all public restrooms and places of public accommodation in Massachusetts to have universally understandable restroom signs. This is intended to ensure that people with disabilities or limited language proficiency have full and equal access to these facilities. The bill provides for fines of up to $300 for violating this requirement, with additional fines of up to $100 per day for continuing violations after initial notice. The Architectural Access Board is tasked with promulgating regulations to implement and enforce this new law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1391 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1391.pdf |
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