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MA H2257

MA H2257
Relative to firefighters cessation program


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/25/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to providing smoking cessation programs for certain police officers and firefighters. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 41 of the General Laws by adding a provision that requires firefighters and police officers to be offered a smoking cessation program before they can be terminated for violating a specific section of that chapter, with subsequent violations potentially leading to dismissal.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 02/22/2016)

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