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MA H4077

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Flanagan

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all facilities licensed under Chapter 111 of the General Laws to make alterations or upgrades to enhance physical accessibility
  • Mandates the Department of Public Health to promulgate regulations establishing criteria for necessity and minimum standards for accessibility enhancements
  • Specifies required enhancements including installation of automatic doors, chairs with handles, wider hallways, and bathroom railings
  • Grants the department authority to require additional alterations or upgrades beyond the enumerated requirements as deemed necessary
  • Filed January 15, 2025 by Representative Christopher Richard Flanagan (1st Barnstable) and referred to the Public Health committee

Legislative Description

Mandating retrofitting accessibility for all medical facilities

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Tuesday, October 21, 2025

9/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health5/5/2025

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