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Introduced
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the best practices for ensuring the safety of blind persons
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to study and determine best practices to ensure the safety of blind persons in public walkways and intersections. The commission, which includes representatives from various state agencies and advocates for the blind and visually impaired community, as well as experts in roadway safety and accessibility technology, will review existing policies, the use of accessible pedestrian signals, and new technologies to improve the safety of blind and visually impaired individuals, particularly in cities and highly congested areas. The commission is required to file a report with its findings and recommendations for legislation or executive action within one year of the passage of this act.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Brian Ashe (D),
Michael Brady (D),
William Crocker (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Jack Lewis (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (Joint)
Last Action
Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/03/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4348 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4348.pdf |
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