Massachusetts H1889 aims to eliminate disparate impact by prohibiting government units from adopting programs, policies, or practices that.
Massachusetts H1889 seeks to eliminate disparate impact by prohibiting government units from adopting, implementing, approving, or utilizing any program, policy, or practice that disproportionately affects protected groups. It allows aggrieved individuals or classes to institute civil actions in state court for injunctive, declaratory, and other appropriate relief. The plaintiff must prove the challenged program, policy, or practice caused the disparate impact, while the defendant must demonstrate substantial legitimate justification.
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