Maryland lawmakers advanced legislation (HB 797/SB 439) to protect firefighters and other rescue workers from employment discrimination for legally using medical cannabis off duty. The bills, passed by strong margins, aim to ensure workers are not penalized for lawful use while maintaining strict prohibitions on on-the-job impairment. Supporters argue the measure promotes fairness, noting similar protections exist for other medications, and highlights growing recognition of cannabis as a legitimate treatment option.
