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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