The bill amends Chapter 7 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding Section 38Q, which mandates that any contract for services funded by the Commonwealth or its political subdivisions must employ up to 10% of individuals with disabilities, provided that the contractor employs a minimum of 75 full-time equivalents. The Supplier Diversity Office, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Office on Disability, the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, and the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, will oversee the implementation and regulation of this requirement. Additionally, these agencies will facilitate employment support services for individuals with disabilities through various nonprofit providers across the state.

The bill outlines the types of services that may be included under these contracts, such as janitorial, landscaping, food services, and facility management, among others. It also defines an individual with a disability in detail, encompassing a range of severe physical or mental impairments that significantly limit functional capacities related to employment. The requirement for employing individuals with disabilities must be fulfilled within one year of the contract award, and measures should be taken to prevent the displacement of existing workers providing the contracted services.