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MA S1185

MA S1185
Providing for the protection of emergency responders from dismissal


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd 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 seeks to expand the protections against disciplinary action by employers for employees who serve as volunteer emergency responders. Specifically, it would amend existing Massachusetts law to prohibit employers from taking adverse actions against employees who miss work to serve as volunteer firefighters, ambulance personnel, or emergency responders. The bill also expands the definition of protected activities to include work at emergency shelters. This is intended to provide additional legal safeguards for individuals who take time away from their regular jobs to respond to emergencies and assist their communities.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2633 (on 02/12/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1185
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1185.pdf
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