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LA HB988
LA HB988Provides relative to employment discrimination against state employees being treated with medical marijuana
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Introduced
04/05/2022
04/05/2022
In Committee
05/31/2022
05/31/2022
Crossed Over
05/24/2022
05/24/2022
Passed
06/02/2022
06/02/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/18/2022
06/18/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact R.S. 49:1016, relative to state employment; to provide relative to state employees and potential state employees who use medical marijuana; to prohibit certain employment actions against such employees and potential employees; to provide for exceptions; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits state employers from taking negative employment actions against employees or prospective employees who have been medically recommended to use marijuana for a debilitating medical condition, as long as they do not use or are impaired by marijuana during work hours or while operating or maintaining a state vehicle. The bill includes exceptions for certain public safety and emergency services roles, as well as employees of the state's horse racing commission.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective date: 08/01/2022. (on 06/18/2022)
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