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MA H4027
Relative to public accommodations for individuals with verbal communication impairments
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Introduced
07/29/2021
07/29/2021
In Committee
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to public accommodations for individuals with verbal communication impairments. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 140 of the General Laws to require licensed innholders and common victuallers to maintain and make available to customers photographic or visual menus to assist individuals with verbal communication impairments when ordering food and drink. It also directs the Department of Public Health to develop a program for restaurants to be designated as "Communication Impairment Friendly" and to maintain a listing of such restaurants on its website, with participation in the program being voluntary and subject to guidelines developed in consultation with the Massachusetts Restaurant Association.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4027 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4027.pdf |
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