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MA H1607
MA H1607Providing increased protections from harassment and discrimination on the basis of height
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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 height discrimination. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide increased protections from harassment and discrimination on the basis of height. It amends various sections of Massachusetts law to include "height" alongside other protected characteristics like race, religion, and sexual orientation. The changes span definitions of "hate crime," anti-bullying policies in schools, non-discrimination provisions in education and employment, and prohibitions on photographing or videotaping people with disabilities without consent. The bill also requires the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination to adopt regulations to implement these new protections.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Mike Kushmerek (D)*,
Angelo Puppolo (D)*,
Jessica Giannino (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Vanna Howard (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1607 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1607.pdf |
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