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MA S1044
MA S1044Prohibiting injurious operations or offering services or products that discriminate against or injure protected classes
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prohibit injurious operations or offering services or products that discriminate against or injure protected classes. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Massachusetts law to prohibit businesses from making any distinctions, discriminations, or restrictions on the basis of protected characteristics, such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or ancestry. It also prohibits businesses from offering products or services that have a discriminatory or physically injurious effect on protected individuals, even if they do not seek access to the business's offerings. The bill imposes fines and potential imprisonment for violations and allows aggrieved individuals to seek civil damages.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2612 (on 02/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1044 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1044.pdf |
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