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MA S2716

MA S2716
Relative to nondiscrimination


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Introduced
05/21/2020
In Committee
05/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to nondiscrimination, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2716) ought to pass.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote nondiscrimination by requiring each executive department and agency in Massachusetts to develop a plan to address nondiscrimination provisions as set forth in the Massachusetts Acts of 2011, Chapter 199. The plan must apply to all personnel, including volunteers, interns, and contractors, and must include measures such as procedures for reporting and investigating discrimination, disciplinary actions, strategies to protect against retaliation, and training for personnel on nondiscrimination and equal access to state services. The departments and agencies must submit these nondiscrimination plans to various legislative and administrative bodies by January 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development (J)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/21/2020)

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