SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2037 FILED ON: 1/20/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 112
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Joan B. Lovely, (BY REQUEST)
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act increasing accessibility in restaurants for physically handicapped persons.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
Catherine Fritz |
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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2037 FILED ON: 1/20/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 112
By Ms. Lovely (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 112) of Catherine Fritz for legislation to increase accessibility in restaurants for physically handicapped persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act increasing accessibility in restaurants for physically handicapped persons.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Section 13A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting, after the eighth paragraph, the following:-
Any restaurants, including but not limited to, cafeterias, lounges, bars and other places open to the public where food or beverages are served are required to have at least 5% of the chairs be armchairs or have them available on-site upon request.