SB 2998

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 30, 2026.

Medical Cannabis; Qualifying Patients; Discrimination; Employer; Employee; Licensing Boards; Vocational Licenses; Professional Licenses; Potentially Dangerous Occupations.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2998
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee HHS/LBT, JDC/CPN
Senate in_committee 2026-01-30
Business / Commerce 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 or lawful use of medical cannabis, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations under certain conditions. Prohibits a professional or vocational licensing board from revoking the license of medical cannabis qualifying patients, or otherwise subjecting them to discipline, for their lawful use of medical cannabis, under certain conditions.

Sponsor
Chris Lee
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-30 Status in_committee
2026-01-30 Latest Action Referred to HHS/LBT, JDC/CPN.
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