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State Government / Hawaii / Legislation / SB 2998

SB 2998Session 2026SenateIn committee

RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.

Source-provided summary

Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis registry card holder or lawful use of medical cannabis, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations under certain conditions. Prohibits a professional or vocational licensing board from revoking the license of medical cannabis qualifying patients, or otherwise subjecting them to discipline, for their lawful use of medical cannabis, under certain conditions.

Latest development · Jan 30, 2026

Referred to HHS/LBT, JDC/CPN.

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Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 23, 2026
Latest passage
Date unavailable
TopicsSponsorsActionsRelated billsDiscussion

Topics and classification

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HealthLabor & EmploymentBusiness & EconomyCivil Rights

Source subjects

DiscriminationEmployeeEmployerLicensing BoardsMedical CannabisPotentially Dangerous OccupationsProfessional LicensesQualifying PatientsVocational Licenses

Document type

Bill

Sponsors

Primary sponsors are listed before cosponsors and other sponsoring entities.

Primary sponsor

C.

Primary sponsor

LEE

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  1. Jan 30, 2026

    Referred to HHS/LBT, JDC/CPN.

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  2. Jan 26, 2026

    Passed First Reading.

    Reading 1Senate
  3. Jan 23, 2026

    Introduced.

    IntroductionSenate

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Source data last updated Jul 15, 2026.