Bill > SB2998

This bill aims to protect individuals who lawfully use medical cannabis from discrimination in employment and professional licensing. Specifically, it prohibits employers from discriminating against someone in hiring, firing, or other employment conditions based on their status as a medical cannabis registry card holder or their lawful use of medical cannabis, with exceptions if it would cause the employer to lose federal benefits. It also allows employers in potentially dangerous jobs to conduct "fit-for-duty" tests for medical cannabis patients to assess impairment. Furthermore, the bill prevents professional and vocational licensing boards from revoking or disciplining individuals solely for their lawful medical cannabis use, unless they are impaired while practicing their profession. These protections are intended to address the conflict between state and federal laws and provide clearer guidance to employers and licensing boards, recognizing that cannabis metabolites can remain detectable long after impairment has passed.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2998&year=2026