An Act to impose fines on transportation network drivers who discriminate against riders with disabilities who use service animals

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An Act to impose fines on transportation network drivers who discriminate against riders with disabilities who use service animals

An Act to impose fines on transportation network drivers who discriminate against riders with disabilities who use service animals By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

• An Act to impose fines on transportation network drivers who discriminate against riders with disabilities who use service animals By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
• 2066) of Christine P.
• Barber and others for legislation to impose fines on transportation network drivers who discriminate against riders with disabilities who use service animals.
• Labor and Workforce Development.

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Official Summary Text

An Act to impose fines on transportation network drivers who discriminate against riders with disabilities who use service animals
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2066) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to impose fines on transportation network drivers who discriminate against riders with disabilities who use service animals. Labor and Workforce Development.
Status:
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.2066

SECTION 1. Section 7 of chapter 159A½ of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after subsection (d) the following subsection:-

(e) A driver who violates section 2(g) shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 for a first offense, by a fine of not more than $750 for a second offense, and by a fine of not more than $1000 for a third offense.

SECTION 2. Section 2(g) of chapter 159A½ of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word “needs” in line 1, the following:-

, and shall impose fines in accordance with Section 7(e).

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

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