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MA S98
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Oliveira
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from refusing to hire, firing, or discriminating against employees based solely on the presence of THC or marijuana metabolites in drug tests
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Employers may still take action if there is reasonable suspicion the employee was impaired by marijuana at the workplace or during work hours
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Defines "safety sensitive position" as a job where impairment could cause immediate, permanent physical injury or death to oneself or others
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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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Allows employers a defense if THC presence causes an employee to lose licenses or credentials necessary for their job
Legislative Description
Prohibiting employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
11/3/2025