H 4620
An Act relative to the employment of persons with disabilities
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Bill overview
This bill requires contracts for services awarded to the Commonwealth or its political subdivisions that receive state funding to employ up to 10% of their workforce with disabilities. Companies awarded these contracts must have a minimum of 75 full-time equivalents and will be supported by state agencies to ensure successful hiring and employment of individuals with disabilities. The bill defines ‘individual with a disability’ broadly, encompassing various impairments and disabilities, and outlines specific service areas where these employment opportunities should be prioritized.
Key provisions
- Contracts with state funding must employ up to 10% individuals with disabilities.
- Companies awarded contracts must have a minimum of 75 full-time equivalents.
- The Massachusetts Office on Disability, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, and Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission will assist with employment support services.
- Eligible service areas include janitorial, landscaping, food services, fleet management, and more.
- A broad definition of ‘individual with a disability’ is provided, covering various impairments.
- The 10% employment goal must be met within one year of contract award.
- Efforts must be made to minimize displacement of existing workers.
- The Supplier Diversity Office will implement and regulate the law.
Who is affected
- Businesses contracting with the Commonwealth
- Individuals with disabilities
- State government agencies
- Non-profit employment providers
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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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