Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 1417: 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
SD 1417 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on March 10, 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 (March 10, 2025): House concurred.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
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
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities