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MA H196

MA H196
Relative to public accommodations for individuals with verbal communication impairments

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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Taxonomy

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Food Industry
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Disability Discrimination and Rights
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H196 03/13/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H196.pdf 03/13/2023
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