State Status
No Preemption
Legislative Summary
HB215-(preemption potential)-An Act to promote the uniform application of civil rights law in the Commonwealth - Died
This bill calls for uniform statewide application of civil rights laws, and preempts local laws that discriminate based upon a common trait, characteristic, belief, or practice. This bill removes local control and could preempt smokefree air laws on the basis that these laws discriminate against smokers.
Preemptive Action
Yes
Anti-Preemptive Clause
No
