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PA HB2097
PA HB2097In miscellaneous provisions, further providing for protections for patients and caregivers.
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Introduced
12/02/2019
12/02/2019
In Committee
12/02/2019
12/02/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for protections for patients and caregivers.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Medical Marijuana Act to provide further protections for patients and caregivers. Specifically, the bill prohibits employers from discharging, threatening, or discriminating against employees who are certified to use medical marijuana, unless the employee's conduct or the job duties create an unreasonable safety risk. The bill also allows employees who allege a violation of these protections to file a civil lawsuit and grants the court the authority to order remedies such as reinstatement, back pay, and legal fee reimbursement.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (20)
Chris Rabb (D)*,
Danilo Burgos (D),
Thomas Caltagirone (D),
Morgan Cephas (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Jason Dawkins (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Maria Donatucci (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Movita Johnson-Harrell (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Patty Kim (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Joanna McClinton (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Gerald Mullery (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Wendy Ullman (D),
Rosita Youngblood (D),
Last Action
Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 12/02/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=2097 | 11/26/2019 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2019&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=2097&pn=2976 | 12/04/2019 |
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