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AR HB1460

Bill

Status

Passed

3/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Carlton Wing

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Constitution Amendment 98 to add definitions related to marijuana use in employment contexts, including "current use of marijuana," "employee," "employer" (9+ employees), "good faith belief," and "safety sensitive position."

  • Defines "positive test result for marijuana" as results at or above cutoff levels established by the U.S. Department of Transportation or Arkansas law, whichever is lower.

  • Prohibits employers from discriminating against qualifying patients or designated caregivers based on their status, but allows employers to take action based on good faith belief of current marijuana use or being under the influence during work hours.

  • Permits employers to exclude qualifying patients from safety sensitive positions based on good faith belief of current marijuana use, and allows substance abuse policies, drug testing, reassignment, suspension, and termination under specified conditions.

  • Limits employment discrimination damages to those available under Arkansas Civil Rights Act with a 2-year back pay limit and 1-year statute of limitations for filing claims.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment Of 2016 Regarding Employee Protections And Employee Safety.

Last Action

Notification that HB1460 is now Act 593

3/23/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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