SB 2998: MEDICAL CANNABIS; QUALIFYING PATIENTS; DISCRIMINATION; EMPLOYER; EMPLOYEE; LICENSING BOARDS; VOCATIONAL LICENSES; PROFESSIONAL LICENSES; POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS OCCUPATIONS
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-01-23
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-01-30: Referred to HHS/LBT, JDC/CPN.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis registry card holder or lawful use of medical cannabis, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations under certain conditions. Prohibits a professional or vocational licensing board from revoking the license of medical cannabis qualifying patients, or otherwise subjecting them to discipline, for their lawful use of medical cannabis, under certain conditions.