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PA SB1360

PA SB1360
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in patients, further providing for prohibitions; and, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for insurers and for protections for patients and caregivers and providing for enforcement, rules and regulations.


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Introduced
10/30/2020
In Committee
10/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in patients, further providing for prohibitions; and, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for insurers and for protections for patients and caregivers and providing for enforcement, rules and regulations.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Medical Marijuana Act to further define key terms like "safety-sensitive position" and "under the influence," provide additional protections for employers, and establish enforcement and civil action procedures. The bill clarifies that employers can require drug testing, make adverse employment decisions for positive results or safety-sensitive positions, and are not required to accommodate medical marijuana use. It also addresses workers' compensation coverage and unemployment benefits in relation to medical marijuana use. Overall, the bill aims to balance patients' access to medical marijuana with employers' ability to maintain workplace safety and policies.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (on 10/30/2020)

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