H 159

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: October 8, 2025.

An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis.

Bill ID MA-194-H-159
Session 194
Status passed_lower
Committee House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
House passed_lower 2025-10-08
Drug / Cannabis Policy Labor / Employment
Summary

SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 151B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following subsection: -- 24 ...

Sponsor
Kushmerek, Michael P.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-10-08 Status passed_lower
2025-10-08 Latest Action Read second and ordered to a third reading
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