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MA H159
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Kushmerek
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from refusing to hire, discharging, or discriminating against employees based solely on the presence of THC or marijuana metabolites in drug tests
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Allows employer action only when reasonable suspicion exists that an employee was impaired by marijuana at the workplace or during work hours
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Defines "safety sensitive position" as one where impairment could cause actual, immediate, and permanent physical injury or loss of life
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Exempts safety sensitive positions and situations where compliance would violate federal law, regulations, contracts, or funding agreements
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Permits employer action if cannabis use prevents an employee from maintaining licenses or credentials required for their position
Legislative Description
Prohibiting employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading
10/8/2025