Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 158: An Act increasing accessibility in restaurants for physically handicapped persons
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 158 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act increasing accessibility in restaurants for physically handicapped persons. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 22, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 158) of Joan B. Lovely and Catherine Fritz, for legislation to increase accessibility in restaurants for physically handicapped persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Lovely | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Catherine Fritz | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities