S 1299
An Act strengthening nondiscrimination policies
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen existing nondiscrimination policies in Massachusetts, particularly in the workplace. It seeks to ensure that individuals are not discriminated against based on various protected characteristics. The legislation builds upon current protections and seeks to clarify and expand them. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Labor and Workforce Development and the Senate Ways and Means committee.
Key provisions
- Expands nondiscrimination protections in employment.
- Addresses discrimination based on legal cannabis use (similar to related bills).
- Strengthens protections against discrimination.
- Likely clarifies existing definitions related to nondiscrimination.
- Referral to committees for further review and potential amendment.
Who is affected
- Employees
- Job applicants
- Massachusetts residents
- Employers
- Workplace
Notable changes
- Reinforces existing nondiscrimination laws.
- Potentially addresses discrimination related to cannabis use.
- May clarify definitions of discrimination.
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Primary sponsor
Sal N. DiDomenico
Cosponsor
Sal N. DiDomenico
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Bill S.1299 194th (Current)
An Act strengthening nondiscrimination policies
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1299) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to nondiscrimination. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Sal N. DiDomenico Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1299
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in B-1 |
| 10/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:15 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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