Bill > H1065

This bill, known as the Medical Marijuana Public Employee Protection Act, prohibits public employers from taking adverse personnel action against employees or job applicants who are qualified patients for their use of medical marijuana, unless the employer can demonstrate that the use is impairing the employee's ability to perform their job duties. The bill also requires public employers to provide written notice to employees or job applicants if they test positive for marijuana, and allows them to explain or contest the positive test result. Employees or job applicants who have been subject to adverse personnel action in violation of this law can file a civil lawsuit and seek various forms of relief, including reinstatement, back pay, and attorney's fees. The bill includes exceptions for certain law enforcement agencies and federal contractual requirements.