An Act relative to public accommodations for individuals with verbal communication impairments

This bill amends Massachusetts law to require restaurants to provide photographic or visual menus for customers with verbal communication impairments. Specifically, it mandates that licensed food establishments maintain these visual menus for customer request and display a notice informing patrons of their availability. The Department of Public Health is tasked with creating a voluntary program to designate restaurants as "Communication Impairment Friendly" based on compliance with these requirements. Additionally, the department must develop the specific language for the required notices in consultation with relevant state agencies and advocacy groups.