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

Additionally, 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 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 bill stipulates that the 10% employment requirement must be fulfilled within one year of the contract award, while also ensuring that existing workers are not displaced as a result of this new mandate.