An Act relative to prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations

This bill amends Chapter 29 of the General Laws to explicitly include violations of state or federal anti-discrimination laws in public accommodations as a specific basis for certain actions. Section 1 adds this violation as a standalone reason under existing provisions, while Section 2 modifies contractor debarment rules to include discrimination in public accommodations or employment as grounds for denial of contracts. The bill directly affects businesses operating in public accommodations (like restaurants, hotels, stores) and contractors who may face debarment if their policies violate these anti-discrimination laws. It clarifies that such violations are recognized as serious grounds for enforcement under existing legal frameworks.