HI HB238 | 2023 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future HB238
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Introduced on January 20 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-25 - Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 1
Pending: House Labor & Government Operations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 20 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-25 - Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 1
Pending: House Labor & Government Operations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
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.
Title
Relating To Medical Cannabis.
Sponsors
Rep. Jeanne Kapela [D] | Rep. Ernesto Ganaden [D] | Rep. Natalia Hussey-Burdick [D] | Rep. Amy Perruso [D] |
Rep. Mahina Poepoe [D] | Rep. David Tarnas [D] | Rep. Elle Cochran [D] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2023-01-25 | House | Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
2023-01-20 | House | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
2023-01-19 | House | Pending introduction. |
Same As/Similar To
HB238 (Carry Over) 2023-01-25 - Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 1
SB377 (Same As) 2023-01-25 - Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC.
SB377 (Same As) 2023-01-25 - Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC.
Subjects
Discrimination
Employee
Employer
Exemptions
Medical Cannabis
Potentially Dangerous Occupations
Qualifying Patients
Employee
Employer
Exemptions
Medical Cannabis
Potentially Dangerous Occupations
Qualifying Patients
Hawaii State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=238&year=2023 |
Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/bills/HB238_.HTM |