Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1919 — An Act prohibiting body size discrimination

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act prohibiting body size discrimination

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The bill adds 'height or weight' to several sections of the General Laws to specify that these attributes may also be considered alongside identity, under certain conditions.

  • Section 89 of chapter 71

    height or weight,

    Inserts 'height or weight' after 'identity' in specified locations.

  • Section 5 of chapter 76

    height or weight,

    Inserts 'height or weight' after 'identity' in the specified location.

  • Section 12B of chapter 76

    height or weight,

    Inserts 'height or weight' after 'identity' in the specified location.

  • Section 3 of chapter 151B

    height or weight, unless for the purposes of compliance with any established state, federal, or industry safety standard,

    Inserts 'height or weight' after 'identity' with an exclusion for safety standards in specified locations.

  • Section 4 of chapter 151B

    height or weight, unless for the purposes of compliance with any established state, federal, or industry safety standard,

    Inserts 'height or weight' after 'identity' with an exclusion for safety standards in specified locations.

  • Section 2 of chapter 151C

    height or weight,

    Inserts 'height or weight' after 'race' in the specified locations.

  • Section 2A of chapter 151C

    height or weight,

    Inserts 'height or weight' after 'race' in the specified locations.

  • Section 2 of chapter 151E

    height or weight, unless for the purposes of compliance with any established state, federal, or industry safety standard,

    Inserts 'height or weight' after 'sex' with an exclusion for safety standards in specified locations.

  • Section 92A of chapter 272

    height or weight, unless for the purposes of compliance with any established state, federal, or industry safety standard,

    Inserts 'height or weight' after 'identity' with an exclusion for safety standards in the specified location.

  • Section 98 of chapter 272

    height or weight, unless for the purposes of compliance with any established state, federal, or industry safety standard,

    Inserts 'height or weight' after 'identity' with an exclusion for safety standards in the specified location.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1919 do?
An Act prohibiting body size discrimination
Who sponsors H1919?
H1919 is sponsored by Tram T. Nguyen (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1919?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H1919?
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