MD HB1408 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 7 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-07 - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Economic Matters Committee
Hearing: Feb 25 @ 1:00 pm House Economic Matters Hearing
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 7 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-07 - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Economic Matters Committee
Hearing: Feb 25 @ 1:00 pm House Economic Matters Hearing
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting an employer from taking certain discriminatory employment actions against a fire and rescue public safety employee based on the employee's use of medical cannabis, subject to certain conditions.
Title
Employment Discrimination - Fire and Rescue Public Safety Employees - Use of Medical Cannabis
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | House | Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2025-02-07 | House | First Reading Economic Matters |
Subjects
Cannabis
Certifications
Chemical Tests
Discipline
Discrimination
Emergency Medical Services
Fire Protection
Human Relations
Public Safety
Rescue Squads
Salaries and Compensation
Termination of Employment
Certifications
Chemical Tests
Discipline
Discrimination
Emergency Medical Services
Fire Protection
Human Relations
Public Safety
Rescue Squads
Salaries and Compensation
Termination of Employment
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic Beverages | 36 | 101 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 20 | 601 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 20 | 606 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1408?ys=2025RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb1408f.pdf |
