The proposed bill establishes the "Medical Marijuana Public Employee Protection Act" in Florida, which aims to safeguard public employees who are qualified patients using medical marijuana from adverse personnel actions by their employers. Under this act, public employers are prohibited from taking negative employment actions, such as refusal to hire, discharge, or discrimination, against employees or job applicants solely based on their medical marijuana use, provided they are qualified patients. However, exceptions exist if the employer can demonstrate that the employee's use of medical marijuana impairs their job performance. The bill also outlines the definitions of key terms, including "adverse personnel action," "qualified patient," and "public employer."

Additionally, the bill mandates that if an employee or job applicant tests positive for marijuana, the employer must notify them in writing of their right to contest the result within five business days. The employee or applicant can then provide an explanation or request a confirmation test. If the employer takes adverse action against an employee in violation of this act, the employee may pursue a civil action for relief, which could include reinstatement, compensation for lost wages, and attorney fees. The bill clarifies that it does not require employers to violate federal law or modify job conditions if it poses undue hardship or safety risks.