Bill > H1380

This bill aims to protect the rights of disabled individuals concerning marriage by prohibiting interference from group homes, legal guardians, powers of attorney, and family members. Specifically, it states that group homes cannot interfere with the dating and marriage of disabled persons, with violations potentially resulting in fines. It also clarifies that disabled individuals, regardless of prior divorce, should not be prevented from marrying by their legal guardians or family members, and that individuals with a trust fund have the right to enter into prenuptial or marriage contracts. Furthermore, the bill asserts that individuals aged 21 and over, whether disabled or not, do not require consent from guardians, powers of attorney, or family members to marry. It also prohibits preventing marriage based on religion and mandates that only healthcare professionals can determine a disabled person's competency to marry, with violations of these provisions leading to potential complaints to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination or fines.