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	"author_name": "Kentucky NORML (KYNORML)",
	"author_url": "https://actionnetwork.org/groups/kynorml",
	"title": "HB 403: Protect Workers from Unfair THC Presumptions",
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	"description": "House Bill 403 modernizes Kentucky’s workers’ compensation system to reflect current science and changing cannabis laws. Under existing law, a positive THC test can create an automatic presumption that a workplace injury was caused by drug use—even when there is no evidence of impairment at the time of the incident. This outdated standard can unfairly deny injured workers access to compensation, medical care, and wage replacement. HB 403 corrects this by clarifying that certain levels of THC in the blood alone should not automatically be used to blame an injured worker or deny benefits. THC can remain detectable long after any impairing effects have worn off, particularly for medical cannabis patients or individuals who used cannabis legally and responsibly outside of work hours. This bill does not eliminate drug-free workplace policies or excuse on-the-job impairment. Instead, it ensures that workers’ compensation decisions are based on actual evidence of impairment and workplace safety, not flawed assumptions or outdated testing standards. By aligning workers’ compensation law with medical science, HB 403 protects both employees and employers, promotes fairness in injury claims, and ensures that injured workers are not unjustly punished for lawful conduct unrelated to their job performance. HB 403 is a practical, science-based reform that strengthens Kentucky’s commitment to fair treatment and workplace safety.",
	"url": "https://actionnetwork.org/letters/hb-403-protect-workers-from-unfair-thc-presumptions"
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