H224
An Act improving accessibility in the creative economy
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Bill overview
This bill aims to support accessibility improvements within Massachusetts’ creative economy. It proposes establishing an Accessibility in the Creative Economy (ACE) grant program, overseen by the Office on Disability, Families and Persons with Disabilities. The program will provide funding to organizations and individuals working to make creative industries more inclusive for people with disabilities. This will help ensure that creative content and experiences are accessible to a wider audience.
Key provisions
- Creation of an Accessibility in the Creative Economy (ACE) grant program.
- Administration of the ACE grant program by the Office on Disability, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
- Funding will be provided to organizations and individuals.
- Focus on improving accessibility within the creative economy.
Who is affected
- Creative industry professionals
- People with disabilities
- Organizations in the creative sector
- The Office on Disability, Families and Persons with Disabilities
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Primary sponsor
Daniel M. Donahue
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Bruce E. Tarr
Christopher J. Worrell
Daniel M. Donahue
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Bill H.224 194th (Current)
An Act improving accessibility in the creative economy
By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 224) of Daniel M. Donahue relative to the establishment of an accessibility in the creative economy (ACE) grant program to be administered by the Office on Disability. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Presenter: Daniel M. Donahue
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.224
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 1/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4912 |
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