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MA H1591
MA H1591Amending MGL Chapter 54 of the Acts of 2017, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, to include protections in hiring processes for individuals who suffer a miscarriage
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to protections in hiring processes for individuals who suffer miscarriages. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2017 to prohibit employers from denying employment opportunities to individuals based on a condition related to their pregnancy, including a miscarriage. The bill aims to protect the rights of workers who have experienced a miscarriage by ensuring they are not discriminated against in hiring processes.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5123 (on 11/10/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1591 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1591.pdf |
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