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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
For legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill updates the provisions of the Architectural Access Board (AAB) in Massachusetts. Key changes include:
1. Expanding the AAB board membership to include more representatives from advocacy groups for persons with disabilities.
2. Broadening the definition of "buildings" to include not just public buildings, but also areas not generally open to the public, to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities.
3. Aligning the state's accessibility requirements with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
4. Expanding accessibility requirements to include not just buildings, but also other facilities like parking lots and walkways.
5. Updating terminology from "physically handicapped persons" to "persons with a disability" throughout the law.
Overall, the bill aims to strengthen and modernize Massachusetts' architectural accessibility laws to better protect and accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Michael Brady (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
James Welch (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2676 (on 05/04/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1441 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1441.pdf |
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