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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
04/30/2020
04/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prohibit disciplinary actions by employers on employees serving as volunteer emergency responders. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 149 of the Massachusetts General Laws to prohibit employers from taking disciplinary actions against employees who serve as volunteer emergency responders. The bill expands the existing law, which currently covers only volunteer members of fire and ambulance departments, to also include emergency responders. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the law applies to employees who work at emergency shelters. The key provisions of the bill are to protect emergency responders from job-related consequences due to their volunteer emergency service activities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/30/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1078 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1078.pdf |
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