H 257
An Act relative to public accommodations for individuals with verbal communication impairments
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Bill overview
This bill aimed to improve accessibility for individuals with verbal communication impairments in public accommodations. It sought to ensure that businesses and organizations provided reasonable accommodations to allow these individuals to fully participate in public spaces. Specifically, the bill would have required businesses to offer alternative communication methods, such as written menus or sign language interpreters, upon request. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
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David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
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Bill H.257 194th (Current)
An Act relative to public accommodations for individuals with verbal communication impairments
By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 257) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf relative to public accommodations for individuals with verbal communication impairments. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Presenter: David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.257
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2 |
| 12/31/2025 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4883 |
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