HB 988 - Prohibits Discrimination Against Employees Using Medical Marijuana - Louisiana Key Vote
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- June 18, 2022
- House Bill Passed
- May 24, 2022
- Senate Bill Passed
- May 24, 2022
- Introduced
- April 5, 2022
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Title: Prohibits Discrimination Against Employees Using Medical Marijuana
Signed by Governor John Bel Edwards
Title: Prohibits Discrimination Against Employees Using Medical Marijuana
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits discrimination against employees using medical marijuana.
Highlights:
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Prohibits employment discrimination based on employee use of medical marijuana (Sec. 1).
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Authorizes “negative employment consequences” due to marijuana use during work hours (Sec. 1).
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Exempts from Section: EMS personnel, law enforcement, public safety officials, firefighters, Horse Racing Commission employees (Sec. 1).
Title: Prohibits Discrimination Against Employees Using Medical Marijuana
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits discrimination against employees using medical marijuana.
Highlights:
-
Prohibits employment discrimination based on employee use of medical marijuana (Sec. 1).
-
Authorizes “negative employment consequences” due to marijuana use during work hours (Sec. 1).
-
Exempts from Section: EMS personnel, law enforcement, public safety officials, firefighters, Horse Racing Commission employees (Sec. 1).
Title: Prohibits Discrimination Against Employees Using Medical Marijuana