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MA H2066
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christine Barber
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AI Summary
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Transportation network drivers (e.g., Uber, Lyft) who refuse service to riders with disabilities using service animals face escalating fines: up to $500 for first offense, $750 for second offense, and $1,000 for third offense
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Amends Chapter 159A½ of Massachusetts General Laws, which governs transportation network companies
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Requires transportation network companies to impose these fines on drivers who violate existing service animal accommodation requirements under Section 2(g)
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Filed by Representative Christine P. Barber (34th Middlesex) on January 10, 2025, with four co-sponsors
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
To impose fines on transportation network drivers who discriminate against riders with disabilities who use service animals
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
3/5/2026