An Act amending the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in patients, further providing for prohibitions; in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for protections for patients and caregivers and providing for enforcement and civil actions; and promulgating regulations.

SB 1290 amends Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Act to clarify rules regarding patient safety and employment. The bill defines specific terms like "impaired" and "safety-sensitive positions," which include jobs involving heights, machinery, or public safety. It prohibits patients from operating vehicles or performing essential duties while under the influence of marijuana, allowing employers to restrict such tasks without it being considered discrimination. Additionally, the legislation protects patients from being fired solely for having a medical marijuana certification, provided they are not impaired at work.