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MA H475

MA H475
Relative to discrimination of veterans


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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

187th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to discrimination of veterans in employment. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill, relative to discrimination of veterans, amends Section 4 of Chapter 151B of the General Laws to prohibit employers from refusing to hire, employ, bar, discharge, or discriminate against an individual in compensation or terms of employment because they are a veteran, unless it's based on a bona fide occupational qualification, which means a necessary qualification for a job. For the purposes of this law, a veteran is defined as someone who served at least 180 days of active duty in any branch of the military.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)

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