Massachusetts S953 aims to create access to justice by prohibiting discrimination by government units.

Massachusetts S953 seeks to create access to justice by prohibiting government units from discriminating against individuals based on protected characteristics. The bill defines "protected characteristic" to include race, sex, disability, and other factors. It also outlines the process for filing claims and the potential relief available to those who prevail. The bill emphasizes that a program, policy, or practice has a discriminatory effect if it disproportionately disadvantages individuals based on protected characteristics, even without discriminatory intent.

Massachusetts S953 aims to create access to justice by prohibiting discrimination by government units.

Massachusetts S953 seeks to create access to justice by prohibiting government units from discriminating against individuals based on protected characteristics. The bill defines "protected characteristic" to include race, sex, disability, and other factors. It also outlines the process for filing claims and the potential relief available to those who prevail. The bill emphasizes that a program, policy, or practice has a discriminatory effect if it disproportionately disadvantages individuals based on protected characteristics, even without discriminatory intent.