MA H2511

Bill

Regarding architectural access

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Architectural Access Board law to update the language and requirements for making buildings, including those not generally open to the public, accessible to persons with disabilities. Key provisions include: - Changes the composition of the Architectural Access Board to include more members representing the disability community. - Expands the scope of the law to cover not just public buildings, but also privately-financed buildings open to and used by the public, such as transportation terminals, commercial buildings, hotels, and parking garages. - Updates terminology to use "persons with disabilities" instead of "physically handicapped persons." - Requires the Architectural Access Board to consider differences in municipal property values when developing compliance thresholds, to ensure property owners in lower-value municipalities do not bear a heavier regulatory burden.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Tony Cabral (D), Linda Campbell (D), Paul Heroux (D), Mary Keefe (D), Denise Provost (D), Aaron Vega (D), Chris Walsh (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4767 (on 07/17/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2511

(14 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2511
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2511.pdf

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