Bill > HB1714

This bill establishes new protections for job applicants who legally consume cannabis outside of work, preventing employers from discriminating against them during the initial hiring process based on off-duty cannabis use or non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites detected in drug screenings. The bill provides a detailed definition of cannabis, excluding various forms like industrial hemp and certain medical cannabis derivatives. Employers are prohibited from rejecting job candidates solely due to cannabis use outside of work or positive tests for non-psychoactive metabolites, but they can still maintain drug-free workplace policies and conduct scientifically valid drug screenings. Key exceptions to these protections include safety-sensitive positions such as those requiring federal security clearances, federal government background investigations, or jobs in the airline and aerospace industries. The bill also preserves employers' rights to test for controlled substances as required by state or federal laws, though cannabis test results cannot be used as a basis for employment decisions. The provisions will take effect on November 1, 2025, giving employers and job applicants time to understand and adapt to the new regulations.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1714&Session=2600