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Introduced
08/04/2025
08/04/2025
In Committee
08/04/2025
08/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), entitled "An act defining the liability of an employer to pay damages for injuries received by an employe in the course of employment; establishing an elective schedule of compensation; providing procedure for the determination of liability and compensation thereunder; and prescribing penalties," in liability and compensation, further providing for schedule of compensation.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Workers' Compensation Act to require employers to provide reimbursement for medical marijuana expenses to qualifying patients who have work-related injuries. Specifically, the bill mandates that employers reimburse employees dollar-for-dollar for medical marijuana costs, with a maximum monthly reimbursement of $250 and a yearly maximum of $3,000. Employees can also be reimbursed for the fee to obtain and renew their medical marijuana identification card. Insurers must establish a system to reimburse patients at least quarterly. The bill defines key terms such as "identification card," "medical marijuana," and "patient" by referencing the existing Medical Marijuana Act. The new provisions will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage, providing a mechanism for workers who use medical marijuana as part of their treatment to receive financial support from their employer's workers' compensation insurance.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (7)
Dave Delloso (D)*,
Keith Harris (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Last Action
Referred to Labor & Industry (on 08/04/2025)
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