Amends Massachusetts law to clarify standing for public interest organizations in employment discrimination cases.
The bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify that public interest organizations have standing to bring civil actions in cases of employment discrimination. Specifically, it allows these organizations to sue if their purpose or activities are impaired by unlawful practices, if the practices target the organization or its agents, or if the organization has a sufficient connection to those harmed by the practices. This change aims to strengthen the ability of public interest organizations to combat discrimination and protect civil rights.
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