Take Action on Cannabis Legislation in Maryland
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- Take Action on Cannabis Legislation in Maryland
Here are the bills that are currently being considered by Maryland legislators.
To support or oppose a certain bill, contact the original sponsors of the bill and your local representatives, to tell them your opinions.
| Session | Bill Number | Document | Key Issue | Bill Name | Sponsored By | Contact Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Regular Session | SB439 | DETAILS | The bill prohibits employers from discriminating against fire and rescue public safety employees who legally use medical cannabis with a valid physician certification, while still allowing employers to ban on-duty use or impairment, comply with federal law requirements, and requiring impaired employees to be reported to the State Emergency Medical Services Board. | Employment Discrimination - Fire and Rescue Public Safety Employees - Use of Medical Cannabis | Carl Jackson (D) | Carl Jackson |
| 2026 Regular Session | HB797 | DETAILS | The bill protects fire and rescue employees from workplace discrimination for lawful medical cannabis use if they are properly certified and not impaired on duty, while still allowing employers to prohibit on-duty impairment or use and requiring reporting of impairment, without violating federal law or risking federal funding. | Employment Discrimination - Fire and Rescue Public Safety Employees - Use of Medical Cannabis | Adrian Boafo (D) | Adrian Boafo |
