Washington Senate Passes Bill Banning Hiring Discrimination for Pot Use

by A.J. Herrington

The Washington state Senate has passed a bill that prevents employers from denying employment based on a positive drug test for weed.

The Washington Senate this week approved a bill that would protect cannabis users from pre-employment job discrimination. The measure, Senate Bill 5123, was passed by the state Senate on Wednesday by a vote of 28-21 and will now be considered by the Washington House of Representatives. 

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