An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits employers in Massachusetts from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on their legal use of cannabis. It aims to ensure that individuals who use cannabis responsibly are not unfairly denied employment opportunities. The legislation seeks to align employment practices with the state’s existing cannabis legalization laws. This bill builds upon existing nondiscrimination protections.
Key provisions
- Prohibits employment discrimination based on legal cannabis use.
- Applies to both public and private sector employers.
- Protects employees and applicants from adverse employment actions due to cannabis use.
- Does not legalize cannabis use in the workplace.
- Reinforces existing protections against discrimination.
- Addresses potential conflicts between cannabis laws and employment regulations.
Who is affected
- Employees
- Job Applicants
- Employers
- Massachusetts Residents
- The Employment Sector
Notable changes
- Expands existing anti-discrimination laws to include cannabis use.
- Clarifies that legal cannabis use does not automatically disqualify an individual for employment.
- Addresses a potential gap in protections created by cannabis legalization.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
Cosponsors
Jacob R. Oliveira
James B. Eldridge
Michael P. Kushmerek
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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