Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H159 — An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

The bill prohibits employment discrimination against individuals who legally use cannabis.

This legislation makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees or applicants based on their legal use of cannabis. It aims to protect individuals from being fired or denied jobs solely for using cannabis in accordance with the law.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means workers cannot be discriminated against for using cannabis legally, enhancing job security.

Summary

An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis

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

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H159 do?
An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis
Who sponsors H159?
H159 is sponsored by Michael P. Kushmerek (Democrat).
What is the current status of H159?
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 H159?
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