MD SB1023

Prohibits employers from disciplining, discharging, or discriminating against fire and rescue public safety employees (firefighters, EMTs, cardiac rescue technicians, paramedics) who hold valid medical cannabis certifications or test positive for cannabis while holding such certification

Covers employees of municipal corporations, counties, the State, State Airport Authority, and fire control districts

Employers may still adopt policies prohibiting employees from performing duties while impaired by cannabis and from using cannabis while on duty

Requires employers to report to the State Emergency Medical Services Board if an employee reports for work impaired by cannabis

Takes effect October 1, 2025