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IL SB2891
Bill
Status
2/18/2016
Primary Sponsor
William Haine
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AI Summary
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Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act to clarify employer rights regarding workplace policies for medical cannabis users.
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Permits employers to adopt policies concerning consumption, storage, and timekeeping requirements for qualifying patients using medical cannabis.
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Allows employers to enforce drug-free workplace policies, conduct drug testing, and discipline employees for policy violations on a nondiscriminatory basis.
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Enables employers to discipline employees for failing drug tests, including cases where discipline is necessary to comply with federal law or maintain federal contracts and funding.
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Authorizes employers to determine impairment based on observable symptoms affecting job performance and provides employers with liability protections for good faith actions regarding cannabis use or impairment.
Legislative Description
MEDICAL CANNABIS-EMPLOYER
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
4/8/2016