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Introduced
04/21/2020
04/21/2020
In Committee
04/21/2020
04/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to employment protections for medical marijuana patients, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2637).
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to prohibit employers from discharging, disciplining, or discriminating against employees or job candidates for using medical marijuana outside of the workplace. It clarifies that the medical marijuana law does not allow such employment discrimination, providing additional protections for medical marijuana patients under the state's disability discrimination law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/21/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2637 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2637.pdf |
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