The proposed bill establishes the "Medical Marijuana Public Employee Protection Act," which aims to safeguard public employees who are qualified patients using medical marijuana from adverse personnel actions by their employers. It defines key terms such as "adverse personnel action," "qualified patient," and "public employer," and prohibits public employers from taking negative actions against employees or job applicants solely based on their medical marijuana use, provided they are qualified patients. However, exceptions are made if the employer can demonstrate that the employee's use of medical marijuana impairs their job performance.

Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for handling positive marijuana test results, requiring public employers to notify employees or applicants of their rights to contest such results within a specified timeframe. It also allows for civil action against employers who violate these protections, enabling affected individuals to seek remedies such as 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 in a way that poses undue hardship, while still encouraging reasonable accommodations for employees using medical marijuana.