House defeats bill making it easier to fire employees using medical marijuana
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By Barbara Hoebrock
Published on March 13, 2026.
The Oklahoma House has defeated a bill that would allow employers to fire employees for using medical marijuana. The author, Rep. Kevin West, stated that the bill would not force employers to act but instead give them discretion to classify additional jobs as "safety-sensitive" beyond current law. Critics questioned the legality of the bill and its potential impact on employees who have a doctor's prescription to legally use the drug. Although the measure failed, West may bring it up for another vote.
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