An Act to reform, dissolve and recreate of the MCAD Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination including diversity, value and dignity for all

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Proposes to reform, dissolve and recreate the Massachusetts MCAD, reshaping discrimination enforcement and governance for all; details and new structure unspecified.

Scheduled for the House Journal Addenda

Brief overview

Bill number / title: HD 4308 — An Act to reform, dissolve and recreate of the MCAD Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination including diversity, value and dignity for all

Introduced / filed: January 23, 2025

Petitioner: KC Linardon (1 signer)

Session / Court: One Hundred Ninety-Fourth General Court (2025-2026)

Status: Scheduled for the House Journal Addenda

Docket: House Docket No. 4308

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What the bill proposes (as stated in the title)

The bill aims to “reform, dissolve and recreate” the MCAD (Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination) and to encompass themes of “diversity, value and dignity for all.”

No specific provisions, definitions, or operative language are included in the available content, so the exact structure, powers, responsibilities, or organizational changes are not disclosed.

What is known from the available materials

The only published material indicates an intention to substantially restructure or replace the current MCAD, but there is no text detailing how this would be accomplished (e.g., creation of a new agency, transfer of functions, funding changes, appointment processes, or enforcement parameters).

The bill is listed as a proposed measure in the 194th General Court (2025-2026) and has been placed on the docket with a timeframe for consideration in the House Journal Addenda.

Potential impact (conceptual, given the title)

If enacted as the title suggests, there could be a major reorganization of Massachusetts discrimination enforcement and civil rights protections, potentially including:

Dissolution of the current MCAD and creation of a new or restructured entity.
Revised governance, appointment processes, funding sources, and reporting requirements.
Changes to scope of discrimination protections, complaint intake, investigation timelines, mediation, remedies, and enforcement power.
Implications for complainants, respondents (employers, individuals, institutions), and advocacy groups.

Without the full text, the specifics of affected timelines, procedural changes, and implementation dates remain unknown.

Next steps and considerations for readers

Watch for the full text: The substantive provisions will determine the bill’s practical effect on MCAD and related civil rights enforcement.

Public process: If text becomes available, expect committee hearings, amendments, and potential companion measures in the Senate.

Key questions to seek clarity on: What entity would replace or reform MCAD? How would enforcement, budgets, and personnel be affected? What are the effective dates and transition plans?

This summary reflects only the information currently available in the bill’s presented form.

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