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MA S1249
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Rausch
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AI Summary
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Adds "height or weight" as protected classes under Massachusetts anti-discrimination laws, covering employment, housing, education, and public accommodations
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Amends Chapter 151B (employment discrimination), Chapter 151C (educational institutions), Chapter 151E (housing), and Chapter 272 (public accommodations) to include body size protections
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Includes exemption allowing height or weight requirements when necessary for compliance with established state, federal, or industry safety standards
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Extends protections to charter school admissions and general public school access under Chapters 71 and 76
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Filed by Senator Rebecca L. Rausch on January 17, 2025; similar legislation (S.1108) was filed in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
Prohibiting body size discrimination
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
2/5/2026