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MA H196
MA H196Relative to public accommodations for individuals with verbal communication impairments
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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
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 Massachusetts General Laws to require innholders and common victuallers (restaurants) to provide photographic or visual menus and to include a notice on all menus informing customers of the availability of these menus for individuals with communication impairments. The bill also directs the Department of Public Health to develop a program for restaurants to receive a "Communication Impairment Friendly" designation if they meet certain requirements, including maintaining and making available photographic or visual menus. The Department may also adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
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/H196 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H196.pdf |
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