The 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. It requires hospitals to implement a random testing program and provides for counseling through the Wyoming professional assistance program for employees who test positive. 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 unlawful for hospital employees, regardless of its legal status in other contexts.

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 provisions becoming effective immediately upon the bill's passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-2-901