The proposed bill establishes a mandatory drug and alcohol testing program for all hospital employees and potential employees in Wyoming who hold or seek positions with safety-sensitive duties. Under this program, hospitals are required to implement random testing and utilize the Wyoming professional assistance program for employees who test positive, allowing them to seek counseling and treatment instead of facing immediate disciplinary action. Employees who test positive must be removed from safety-sensitive duties, evaluated by a substance abuse counselor, and complete any recommended treatment before returning to work. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the use of marijuana remains illegal for hospital employees, regardless of local laws permitting its use.

The bill also amends existing definitions and mandates the Department of Health to create necessary rules for implementation. Specifically, it updates the definition of "this act" to include the new section on drug and alcohol testing. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with certain sections becoming effective immediately upon the bill's passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-2-901