Virginia House Protects Workers’ Medical Marijuana [Video]

The Virginia House of Delegates has taken a significant step forward in protecting public sector workers, such as government officials and teachers, from being terminated due to medical marijuana use. In a resounding 80-18 vote, the House advanced a Senate-passed bill introduced by Sen. Stella Pekarsky (D), sending it to the governor’s desk for final approval. Once signed into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin (R), the legislation will align the state’s medical cannabis employment policy for public workers with those already in place for the private sector.

However, it’s essential to note that the measure includes an exemption for law enforcement officials.

Under the proposed legislation, Virginia code would be amended to prevent employers from discharging, disciplining, or discriminating against an employee for lawful medical cannabis use. This protection extends to employees with a valid written certification from a practitioner, allowing them to use cannabis oil for the treatment of a diagnosed condition or disease.

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