Apr 16, 2026
employment protections, Maryland, medical cannabis employment protections
Great news! The Maryland legislature has passed SB 439. This bill, if signed into law by the governor, would protect fire and rescue workers who use medical cannabis! We are grateful to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Carl Jackson, for putting forth this bill.
First responders put their lives on the line for us daily, and many develop chronic pain or PTSD from their public service. They should not lose their jobs for alleviating their symptoms with a safer alternative to opiates.
If you live in Maryland, please call Gov. Wes Moore at (410) 974-3901 or send him a message to encourage him to sign this compassionate bill!