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MA H4425

Relative to the Architectural Access Board

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Introduced
02/20/2020
In Committee
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the Architectural Access Board

AI Summary

This bill amends the law governing the Architectural Access Board in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: - Expanding the board to include more members with expertise in disability advocacy and building inspection. - Broadening the scope of buildings and facilities the board's rules and regulations must cover, including areas not generally open to the public and residential buildings undergoing major renovations. - Updating terminology to use "persons with disabilities" instead of "physically handicapped persons." - Defining new terms like "facility," "employee work area," and "gut rehabilitation" to clarify the board's jurisdiction. - Aligning the board's standards with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure consistency. Overall, the bill aims to make buildings and facilities in Massachusetts more accessible and functional for people with disabilities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

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), 

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security (J)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/20/2020)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4425
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4425.pdf
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