Oregon: Support bill that would prohibit employers from firing medical cannabis patients!

An important bill, SB 176, is being considered in the Oregon Legislature that would prohibit employment discrimination against medical cannabis patients.

If you live in Oregon, let your lawmakers know that you support medical cannabis patients' employment rights!

SB 176 would prohibit employers from making hiring or firing decisions solely based on an individual's status as a medical cannabis user or a positive test result for cannabis metabolites. Since these metabolites can linger in the body for days or weeks after use, drug tests are unreliable indicators of actual impairment. Additionally, the bill bars healthcare providers from denying treatment or restricting access to medical resources for patients who hold a medical cannabis card. At its core, SB 176 recognizes that no one should have to choose between their health and their livelihood.

SB 176 also introduces many other improvements to Oregon's medical marijuana program, including implementing electronic ID cards and capping fees at $20 for those receiving Social Security Disability Benefits. It would also increase the annual transfer limit for medical grow sites from 20 to 45 pounds, adjust cultivation limits, and mandate that retailers offer medical-grade products with no more than 20% THC.

SB 176 is currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee with a work session scheduled for Monday, March 31.