S 112 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act increasing accessibility in restaurants for physically handicapped persons

This bill requires restaurants in Massachusetts, such as cafeterias, bars, and lounges, to ensure that at least 5% of their seating consists of armchairs or that armchairs are available for customers to request. The primary goal is to improve accessibility for physically handicapped individuals who may need chairs with armrests for easier access. By mandating this specific seating ratio, the law aims to make dining environments more inclusive without altering other operational aspects of the establishments.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 11, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 11, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Joan Lovely
Joan Lovely
DDemocratic
MA
Second Essex