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MA H159Introducedas of 2025-02-27

Prohibiting employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis

Plain-English summary

What happened: A Massachusetts bill that would prohibit employers from discriminating against employees or applicants based on their legal use of cannabis has had its rules suspended, advancing the bill procedurally.

Why it matters: Employment non-discrimination protections for cannabis users could affect hiring practices and workplace policies for cannabis businesses.

Affects: retailers and cultivators and labs

LATEST ACTION: Rules suspended
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