HB 22-1152

House Bill 22-1152, which has been signed into law in Colorado, prevents employers from punishing employees or job applicants for using medical marijuana outside of work hours and away from the workplace. Employers are still allowed to restrict the use of recreational or medical marijuana during working hours on their premises. This new law protects individuals who legally use medical marijuana but does not affect policies regarding its use at work or during working hours.

Official Summary

The bill prohibits an employer from taking adverse action against an employee, including an applicant for employment, who engages in the use of: Medical marijuana on the premises of the employer during working hours; or Retail or medical marijuana off the premises of the employer during nonworking hours. An employer is permitted to impose restrictions on employee use of medical or retail marijuana under specified circumstances. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)