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IL HB3431

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Bob Morgan

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act to define "safety sensitive positions" where employers may enforce drug testing policies, including positions requiring firearms, medical procedures, child/patient care, handling hazardous materials, access to $5,000+ in financial resources, or operating heavy equipment

  • Prohibits employers from taking adverse action against registered medical cannabis patients in non-safety sensitive positions solely due to a positive drug test, unless the test exceeds limits in the Illinois Vehicle Code or the patient failed to provide required written notice

  • Requires medical cannabis patients to notify employers they are cleared to work or certify to a medical review officer that they are a registered qualifying patient, without disclosing their medical condition

  • Expands criteria for determining impairment to include testing positive for cannabis exceeding Vehicle Code limits, in addition to observable symptoms like impaired speech, coordination, or involvement in accidents

  • Amends the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act to cross-reference the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act alongside the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act regarding employment protections

Legislative Description

COMPASSIONATE USE-LIABILITY

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

4/23/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules4/23/2021
Labor & Commerce3/16/2021
Rules2/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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