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IL HB4116
Bill
Status
3/3/2022
Primary Sponsor
Bob Morgan
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AI Summary
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Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to repeal detailed provisions regarding employer cannabis policies, including prohibitions on zero-tolerance policies and drug testing requirements.
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Modifies the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act to prohibit employer discrimination based on lawful product use off-premises during non-working hours, except for drug test results indicating tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) presence in safety-sensitive positions.
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Defines "safety-sensitive position" to include law enforcement, medical/emergency services, hazardous materials handling, heavy machinery operation, and critical infrastructure work that could result in injury or property damage if employee is impaired.
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Allows employers to enforce drug testing policies, zero-tolerance policies, and discipline employees for impairment demonstrated through observable symptoms or THC levels meeting legal driving limits under Illinois Vehicle Code Section 11-501.2.
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Protects employers from liability for good faith enforcement of drug policies complying with the Act and for third-party injuries when employer had no knowledge of employee impairment.
Legislative Description
RIGHT TO PRIVACY-DRUG TEST
Last Action
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
5/10/2022