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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/15/2018
02/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to discrimination based on religious beliefs or moral convictions of corporations. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen civil rights by amending the Massachusetts General Laws to prohibit business corporations from asserting religious beliefs or moral convictions as exemptions or defenses against state laws prohibiting discrimination. It also establishes joint and several liability for the president, treasurer, officers, and agents of a corporation that asserts such exemptions or defenses in court proceedings involving alleged violations of both state and federal anti-discrimination laws. The bill applies these provisions to both domestic and foreign corporations authorized to do business in Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Claire Cronin (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Mike Day (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
David Linsky (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H767 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H767.pdf |
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