Hawaii SB2998 protects medical cannabis patients from employment discrimination and ensures they can access housing and education without penalty.

Hawaii SB2998 amends the state's medical cannabis laws to protect qualifying patients and caregivers from discrimination in employment, housing, and education. The bill prohibits employers from penalizing employees for their status as medical cannabis registry card holders or for using cannabis in compliance with state law. It also prevents landlords from refusing to lease property to patients or caregivers and schools from denying enrollment. Additionally, the bill ensures that patients cannot lose custody or visitation rights with their children due to their medical cannabis use.

Hawaii SB2998 protects medical cannabis patients from employment discrimination and ensures they can access housing and education without penalty.

Hawaii SB2998 amends the state's medical cannabis laws to protect qualifying patients and caregivers from discrimination in employment, housing, and education. The bill prohibits employers from penalizing employees for their status as medical cannabis registry card holders or for using cannabis in compliance with state law. It also prevents landlords from refusing to lease property to patients or caregivers and schools from denying enrollment. Additionally, the bill ensures that patients cannot lose custody or visitation rights with their children due to their medical cannabis use.