WORKER'S COMP & MEDICAL MARIHUANA

Senate Bill 933 as introduced

Sponsor:  Sen. Rick Jones

House Committee:  Judiciary

Senate Committee:  Judiciary

Complete to 11-28-12

A SUMMARY OF SENATE BILL 933 AS PASSED BY THE SENATE 5-8-12

Senate Bill 933 would add a new section to the Worker's Disability Compensation Act to specify that an employer would not have to reimburse, or cause to be reimbursed, for charges for medical marihuana treatment, regardless of the requirements in Section 315.  Section 315 pertains to an employer's responsibility to furnish medical care for injuries arising out of and in the course of employment.

MCL 418.315A

FISCAL IMPACT:

Senate Bill 933 would have no significant fiscal impact on state and local governments.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Paul Holland

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.