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MA S1204

Providing for the protection of emergency responders from dismissal


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd 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 aims to prohibit disciplinary actions by employers against employees who serve as volunteer emergency responders. Specifically, it amends existing law to extend the protection against dismissal or other adverse actions to those who serve as emergency responders, in addition to volunteer members of fire or ambulance departments. The bill also expands the existing law to cover situations where an employee works at an emergency shelter. By using plain language and providing context, this summary explains the key provisions of the bill in a concise paragraph.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/24/2022)

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