Requires Massachusetts contracts to employ persons with disabilities.

The bill mandates that any contract for services in Massachusetts or its political subdivisions, funded by the state legislature, must employ up to 2% of individuals with disabilities. This includes those with severe physical or mental impairments limiting functional capacities. The contract must employ at least 75 full-time equivalents. The Supplier Diversity Office, in consultation with other state agencies, will implement and regulate this law, arranging for employment support. The requirement must be met within a year of contract award, with steps taken to minimize worker displacement.

Requires Massachusetts contracts to employ persons with disabilities.

The bill mandates that any contract for services in Massachusetts or its political subdivisions, funded by the state legislature, must employ up to 2% of individuals with disabilities. This includes those with severe physical or mental impairments limiting functional capacities. The contract must employ at least 75 full-time equivalents. The Supplier Diversity Office, in consultation with other state agencies, will implement and regulate this law, arranging for employment support. The requirement must be met within a year of contract award, with steps taken to minimize worker displacement.