MA H1791

Bill

Relative to providing improved access to taxicabs for persons with disabilities

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
02/12/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide improved access to taxicabs for persons with disabilities. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve access to taxicabs for persons with disabilities. It defines an "accessible taxicab" as a vehicle equipped with a lift, ramp, or other device that can transport persons with physical disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or scooters. The bill requires any person with a hackney license to have at least one accessible taxicab. It also directs the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate rules, regulations, and standards to standardize assistive listening technology and signage in taxicabs for visually impaired persons.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Bruce Ayers (D),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1791

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1791
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1791.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H112	Affirming inclusion of people with disabilities on commissions of the Commonwealth	No further action taken	Similar To
H4168	To enhance employment outcomes and strengthening workforce development programs for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H708	Further clarifying the rights of persons with disabilities	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H93	Regarding the use of aversive therapy	Accompanied a study order, see H4792	Similar To
H933	Relative to the protection of persons with disabilities	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H98	Relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities	No further action taken	Similar To

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MA H1791

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