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PA SB1360
PA SB1360In 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
10/30/2020
In Committee
10/30/2020
10/30/2020
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 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)
Kim Ward (R)*,
Dave Argall (R),
David Arnold (R),
Scott Martin (R),
Bob Mensch (R),
Joe Pittman (R),
Pat Stefano (R),
Judy Ward (R),
Gene Yaw (R),
Last Action
Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (on 10/30/2020)
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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=S&type=B&bn=1360 | 10/31/2020 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2019&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=1360&pn=2119 | 10/31/2020 |
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