Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H2179 — An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill prohibits employment discrimination for legal cannabis users.

The bill aims to prevent employers from discriminating against individuals who legally use cannabis. It focuses on protecting workers' rights in relation to their cannabis use outside of the workplace.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you use cannabis legally, this bill protects you from employment discrimination.

Summary

An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis

Bill Text

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H2179 do?
An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis
Who sponsors H2179?
H2179 is sponsored by Chynah Tyler (Democrat).
What is the current status of H2179?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H2179?
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