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MA H113
Affirming inclusion of individuals with disabilities within civil rights protections and nondiscrimination provisions in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition of Denise Provost and others for the inclusion of individuals with disabilities within civil rights protections and nondiscrimination protections. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to affirm the inclusion of individuals with disabilities within civil rights protections and nondiscrimination provisions in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It does this by amending various sections of the Massachusetts General Laws to replace outdated terminology like "handicapped" with more inclusive language like "people with disabilities." The bill also expands definitions of disability, updates requirements for reasonable accommodations, and strengthens protections for individuals with disabilities in areas such as employment, housing, and public transportation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Mike Barrett (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Byron Rushing (D),
John Scibak (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/H113 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H113.pdf |
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