H4620
An Act relative to the employment of persons with disabilities
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Massachusetts. It seeks to expand access to job training and support services, and to encourage employers to hire individuals with disabilities. The legislation also focuses on removing barriers to employment and promoting inclusive hiring practices. Ultimately, the goal is to foster a more diverse and equitable workforce.
Key provisions
- Expands access to job training programs for individuals with disabilities.
- Provides support services to assist individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment.
- Encourages employers to voluntarily commit to hiring individuals with disabilities.
- Requires state agencies to actively promote inclusive hiring practices.
- Establishes a task force to study and recommend further improvements to employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Who is affected
- Individuals with disabilities
- Employers in Massachusetts
- State agencies
- Job training providers
- The workforce in Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
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Bill H.4620 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the employment of persons with disabilities
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4620
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 10/20/2025 | House | New draft of H3293 |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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