H1981

Relative to the right to wear personal protective medical equipment

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1981 prohibits discrimination against individuals for wearing personal protective medical equipment.

Massachusetts H1981 aims to protect individuals from discrimination or penalties for wearing necessary personal protective medical equipment. This includes face masks, respirators, gloves, face shields, and protective eyewear. Discrimination can manifest as denial of service, eviction, employment termination, or undue pressure to remove the equipment. Law enforcement may request individuals to momentarily remove their protective equipment at security checkpoints or for identification purposes.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Nov 25, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Nov 25, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Nov 26, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Nov 26, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order