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MD HB797Employment Discrimination - Fire and Rescue Public Safety Employees - Use of Medical Cannabis
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting an employer from taking certain discriminatory employment actions against a fire and rescue public safety employee based on the employee's use of medical cannabis, subject to certain conditions; and requiring an employer to report an incident of a fire and rescue public safety employee reporting for work while impaired by cannabis to the State Emergency Medical Services Board.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits employers from taking discriminatory actions against fire and rescue public safety employees based on their use of medical cannabis, provided the employee has a valid written certification from a certifying provider (a licensed medical professional registered to recommend cannabis) and is not impaired while on duty. However, employers can still enforce policies against employees performing their duties while impaired by cannabis or using it while on duty, and they must report any instances of an employee reporting for work impaired by cannabis to the State Emergency Medical Services Board. The bill also clarifies that these provisions do not require employers to violate federal law or lose federal benefits.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Economic Matters Hearing (13:00:00 3/11/2026 ) (on 03/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0797?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0797f.pdf |
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