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Introduced
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
In Committee
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to make discrimination on the basis of height and weight unlawful; and of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of height and weight,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2495).
AI Summary
This bill aims to make discrimination on the basis of height and weight unlawful in Massachusetts. It amends several sections of the state's General Laws to prohibit discrimination based on a person's height or weight, unless it is for the purpose of compliance with established safety standards. The bill covers various areas, including education, housing, and employment, and aims to provide protection against discrimination against individuals based on these physical characteristics.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (19)
Jim Arciero (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
José Tosado (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on the Judiciary (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2495 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2495.pdf |
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