HB 325 HD1

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 30, 2025.

Medical Cannabis; Qualifying Patients; Discrimination; Employer; Employee; Potentially Dangerous Occupations; Exemptions.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-325
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee LAB, CPC, JHA
House in_committee 2025-01-30
Drug / Cannabis Policy Healthcare Labor / Employment
Summary

Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis registry card holder, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations. Exempts certain occupations. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD1)

Sponsor
Jeanne Kapela
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-01-30 Status in_committee
2025-01-30 Latest Action Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
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