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Advocates press committee to expand Architectural Access Board authority to require adaptable and accessible workspaces and housing
Summary
Advocates, independent living centers, and disability-rights groups testified for Senate Bill 17‑33 to expand the Architectural Access Board's jurisdiction to cover pre-1991 building renovations, require adaptable housing units, and include employee-only areas, arguing it would increase accessible housing and employment opportunities.
Advocates and independent living organizations urged the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to support Senate Bill 17‑33, titled in testimony as "An Act: Building a More Accessible Massachusetts." Witnesses said the bill would expand the Architectural Access Board's authority to require accessibility in building renovations for structures built before 1991, add requirements for adaptable housing units when older…
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