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MD HB525

MD HB525
Employment Discrimination - Use of Cannabis Products


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Introduced
01/24/2024
In Committee
01/24/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibiting an employer from discriminating against an individual because of the individual's use of cannabis products under certain circumstances; establishing that certain provisions prohibiting employment discrimination do not prohibit an employer from taking certain actions against an employee under certain circumstances or authorize certain behaviors by an employee; and requiring certain employers to issue a drug policy under certain circumstances.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits an employer from discriminating against an individual because of their use of cannabis products, as long as the use occurs off the employer's premises during non-work hours and does not impair the individual's job performance. The bill also requires certain employers to issue a drug policy to their employees before the effective date of the policy. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the anti-discrimination provisions do not authorize an employee to be impaired by or use cannabis during work hours, nor do they require an employer to violate federal law or lose federal contracts or funding. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

House Economic Matters Hearing (13:00:00 2/23/2024 ) (on 02/23/2024)

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