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MA S1148

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Lewis

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from discriminating against employees in hiring, termination, or employment conditions based on off-duty marijuana use, provided the employee is not using or impaired at work

  • Exempts employers required by federal government to conduct marijuana testing from the non-discrimination provisions

  • Allows employers to take adverse action if an employee loses required licenses or credentials due to marijuana use, or if charged with a marijuana-related crime the employer reasonably believes occurred

  • Creates a private right of action for aggrieved employees to sue for actual damages or injunctive relief, with up to 2 times damages for knowing violations

  • Directs the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, in consultation with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, to promulgate enforcement regulations

Legislative Description

Relative to the fair treatment of employees

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/2/2026
Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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