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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
By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition of Jack Patrick Lewis, Natalie M. Higgins and James K. Hawkins that certain retail department stores be prohibited from dividing the display of certain childcare items into sections by gender. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits retail department stores with more than 500 employees from dividing the display of childcare articles and toys by gender. If a store fails to correct the violation within 30 days of receiving notice from the Attorney General, they will be subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000. The bill defines "childcare articles" as products designed to facilitate sleep, relaxation, feeding, or help with sucking or teething, and "toys" as products intended for play by children under 14. The bill will take effect 180 days after it is passed.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4711 (on 09/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H199 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H199.pdf |
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