Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2179: An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2179 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis. Primary sponsor: Chynah Tyler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2179) of Chynah Tyler relative to prohibiting employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chynah Tyler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development