MA S594

Bill

MA S594

Eliminating archaic language pertaining to individuals with disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
07/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to eliminate archaic language pertaining to individuals with disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill aims to modernize language used in Massachusetts law by replacing the outdated term "handicap" with the more appropriate term "disability" across various sections of the General Laws, including those related to health care financing and public employment. It also clarifies the definition of "disability" to encompass physical or mental impairments that substantially limit major life activities, and defines "major life activities" broadly to include a wide range of daily functions and bodily processes, reflecting current understanding and legal standards for accessibility and non-discrimination.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Pat Jehlen (D)*, Gloria Fox (D), Anne Gobi (D),

Last Action

New draft substituted as amended, see S2140 (on 03/03/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S594

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S594
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S594
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S594.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S106	Establishing the miracle league of Massachusetts	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1881	To provide greater protection in registry of motor vehicle hearings	Accompanied a study order, see S2387	Similar To
S2140	Eliminating archaic language pertaining to individuals with disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts	Reprinted as amended, see S2167	Replaced by
S2202	Relative to the development and preservation of affordable housing for persons with disabilities and the elderly.	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2223	To support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2277	Protecting elders and persons with disabilities	Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2330	To improve literacy skills	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S77	Establishing a task force relative to the Commonwealth's direct-care workforce	New draft substituted, see S2466	Similar To
S80	Relative to the humane treatment of disabled persons	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To

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