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Introduced
02/10/2022
02/10/2022
In Committee
02/10/2022
02/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prohibit body size discrimination; and of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to prohibiting body size discrimination, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2669).
AI Summary
This bill aims to prohibit body size discrimination in Massachusetts. It amends various sections of state law to explicitly include "height or weight" as protected characteristics, alongside existing protections for characteristics like race, religion, and gender identity. The bill allows for exceptions related to compliance with established safety standards. Overall, the bill seeks to extend anti-discrimination protections to individuals based on their physical size or stature.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Sean Garballey (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Meghan Kilcoyne (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tommy Vitolo (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 02/10/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2669 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2669.pdf |
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