WEST virginia Legislature
2017 regular session
Introduced
House Bill Number 2145
By Delegate Fast
[Introduced February 8,
2017; Referred
to the Committee on Health and Human resources then the Judiciary.]
A BILL to repeal §21-3-19 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to employer discrimination for use of tobacco products.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:
ARTICLE 3. SAFETY AND WELFARE OF EMPLOYEES.
§1. Repeal of section relating to prohibiting employers from discriminating for use of tobacco products.
§21-3-19 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, is hereby repealed.
NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to repeal the provision prohibiting employers from discriminating for use of tobacco products.