Emergency Proceedings
Effective Jun 19, 2026MGL c. 151B, § 3 MGL c. 151C, § 5Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
General Provisions.
- (1) The Commission may upon motion demonstrating necessity, or sua sponte, order that any matter under its jurisdiction be processed as an emergency proceeding. The Commission may seek all remedies available pursuant to M.G.L. c. 151B.
- (2) Such matters shall be investigated, heard and determined by the Commission as expeditiously as possible.
- (3) Upon an order that a matter be set for emergency proceedings, the procedures of 804 CMR 1.00 shall be suspended, with the exception of 804 CMR 1.23, 1.24 and 1.25.