MA H2954

Bill

Relative to providing improved access to taxicabs for persons with disabilities

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
02/18/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide improved access to taxicabs for persons with disabilities. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve access to taxicabs for persons with disabilities. It defines an "accessible taxicab" as a vehicle equipped with a lift, ramp, or other device to transport individuals using wheelchairs, scooters, or similar devices. The bill requires any person with a hackney license (for operating taxicabs) to have at least one accessible taxicab. The bill also directs the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate rules, regulations, and standards to implement provisions related to assistive listening technology and signage in taxicabs for individuals with visual impairments.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Bruce Ayers (D), Patrick O'Connor (R),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/18/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2954

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2954
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2954.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H123	Regarding the use of aversive therapy	Accompanied a study order, see H5088	Similar To
H128	To support equal access to community care for elders and the disabled	Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H3427	Relative to the protection of persons with disabilities	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H621	Relative to assisting elders and people with disabilities in the Commonwealth	Accompanied S356	Similar To
S1288	Supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S2427	Updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities	Amendment (as recommended by the committee on Senate Ways and Means) adopted	Similar To

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