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Utah House rejects bill barring employment discrimination against smokers
Utah House of Representatives · February 12, 1990
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Summary
House Bill 331, which would have prohibited employers from discriminating against employees for off‑duty tobacco use, failed on the floor after extended debate and an amendment protecting jobs with inherent health risks; final vote was 32‑38 against the bill.
Representatives debated a bill that would bar employment discrimination against people who smoke off duty. Sponsor Representative Demetrij (floor) described the measure as protecting individual choice and equal treatment for smokers; opponents said the bill risked undermining workplace health policies and could expose…
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