[Massachusetts-NFB] Fwd: [BSCB-Announce] FW: H.2600 Bill Hearing Next Thursday! Register by Tomorrow!

[Sandra Burgess]

Hearing next Thursday regarding bill dealing with service animal denials by Lyft and Uber.


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From: "Carl Richardson via acblists.org" <carl=carl-richardson.com at acblists.org>
Date: November 13, 2025 at 11:22:00 AM EST
To: msullvan at bu.edu, BSCB-L at acblists.org, Bsc Be Announced List <bscb-announce at acblists.org>, GDUM-L at acblists.org
Subject: [BSCB-Announce] FW: H.2600 Bill Hearing Next Thursday! Register by Tomorrow!
Reply-To: carl at carl-richardson.com


Hi everyone!
It is not my intention to confuse anyone, I know I just sent out information on a hearing for Tuesday but I just found out that  we have a 2nd and separate service animal bill being heard next Thursday on Refusal of service animal users for Lyft and Uber, see information  below. If you can only do one, then I might suggest this one take precedent.

Calling on service animal users who have experienced Uber and Lyft refusals to testify at the upcoming public hearing for bill H.2066,<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2066/BillHistory__;!!CPANwP4y!RCoUnzQ3sy4PE4ZNYV2Q6UHe5hUzoO2-hekkZGhtIFXiYItD-dXFYHmxhgBnbH6yrRy45B8dU8NZlV_vJZF33-YTHzrDMSMqLA$> "An Act to impose fines on transportation network drivers who discriminate against riders with disabilities who use service animals." Please share this within your networks!

Date & Time:
Thursday, November 20
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Hearing Details: https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/5470<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/5470__;!!CPANwP4y!RCoUnzQ3sy4PE4ZNYV2Q6UHe5hUzoO2-hekkZGhtIFXiYItD-dXFYHmxhgBnbH6yrRy45B8dU8NZlV_vJZF33-YTHzoQ8a2nfg$>

What is the Problem?
Service animal users face denial of service by Lyft and Uber drivers, including incidents involving RIDE Flex, which highlights ongoing refusals of service to individuals accompanied by service dogs.

What Does this Bill do?
This bill (H.2403/S.1560) would change statute language to allow penalizing transportation network drivers who discriminate against passengers with disabilities using service animals. This legislation would amend state law to impose fines of up to $500 for a first offense, $750 for a second offense, and $1,000 for a third offense. This law aims to decrease the number of ongoing refusals of service to individuals accompanied by service dogs.

How to Attend & Testify?
The hearing is hybrid – you can attend either:

  *   In person: State House, Hearing Room B-1
  *   Virtually: Via Microsoft Teams

Registration:
To register to testify in person or virtually, fill out this form: Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development November 20th Hearing<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=a36UCyb_E0uuHFc8Z1DIiAKqn8DEYFxJoe9Ad0JlIbdUMDhFOUNINFVSM0ZQWTMwVlREN0k5OVJWVi4u&route=shorturl__;!!CPANwP4y!RCoUnzQ3sy4PE4ZNYV2Q6UHe5hUzoO2-hekkZGhtIFXiYItD-dXFYHmxhgBnbH6yrRy45B8dU8NZlV_vJZF33-YTHzo15nQWLQ$>. The deadline is tomorrow, Friday, November 14, at 3:00 p.m.

Written Testimony:
Written or pre-recorded testimony may be submitted until Friday, November 21, at 5:00 p.m. via email to labor.workforce.development at gmail.com.<mailto:labor.workforce.development at gmail.com>

Need Help?
If you have any questions or you'd like assistance with:

  *   Registering to testify (virtually or in person)
  *   Submitting oral or written testimony
  *   Navigating time conflicts or other accommodations

Please reach out to me directly at  carl at carl-richardson.com<mailto:carl at carl-richardson.com> or at 617-877-1248.

With care,
Carl


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