Senate Bill 2408 Could Expand Medical Cannabis Use in Hawaii Hospitals
State Lawmakers Push to Protect Medical Marijuana Patients from Employment Bias
29 January 2025 – Hawaii’s House Labor Committee has unanimously approved House Bill 325, a measure designed to protect medical marijuana patients from workplace discrimination. The bill prevents employers from penalizing registered cannabis users based on their status or drug test results, provided they are not impaired on the job. However, safety-sensitive professions and federally regulated employers remain exempt.
Governor Green’s Order Protects Caregivers Amid Cannabis Law Lapse
30 Dec, 2024 - Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed an executive order protecting medical cannabis caregivers from enforcement penalties, addressing immediate patient needs as legislative protections expire, while urging lawmakers to revisit the issue in 2025.
Hawaii Introduces New Marijuana Policies to Improve Accessibility
The Governor has signed a bill, that seeks to make medical cannabis more accessible to residents, into law.
