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MA H1919
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tram Nguyen
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AI Summary
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Adds "height or weight" as protected characteristics under Massachusetts anti-discrimination laws, alongside existing categories like race, sex, and gender identity
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Amends charter school law (Chapter 71), public school admission requirements (Chapter 76), and fair educational practices statutes (Chapter 151C) to prohibit height and weight discrimination in education
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Extends employment discrimination protections (Chapter 151B) and public accommodations laws (Chapter 272) to cover height and weight discrimination
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Includes an exception allowing height or weight requirements when necessary for compliance with established state, federal, or industry safety standards
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Filed on January 14, 2025 by Representative Tram T. Nguyen (18th Essex) with co-sponsor Senator Rebecca L. Rausch; referred to the Judiciary Committee
Legislative Description
Prohibiting body size discrimination
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
11/26/2025