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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Joanne M. Comerford

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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 government accessibility for persons who are blind or visually impaired.

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 852        FILED ON: 1/14/2025

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act increasing government accessibility for persons who are blind or visually impaired.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Chapter 7 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 3F the following section:-

Section 3G. Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, an executive, legislative, or judicial office, agency, department, division or commission of the commonwealth that utilizes a dial-by-name directory shall provide, in addition to or in replacement of an existing dial-by-name directory, a method of routing calls that: (i) does not require callers to use a telephone keypad; (ii) prevents disparate wait times for callers who utilize such method; and (iii) is accessible to persons who are blind or visually impaired.