Workplace impact of cannabis legalization

(a) Study (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health shall conduct research on the impact of the legalization of recreational cannabis by States on the workplace, which may include— (A) barriers for the Director and extramural partners in conducting occupational safety and health research with respect to cannabis, including to further identify potential hazards, characterize exposures, and evaluate associations between exposures and adverse health effects; (B) occupational health and safety training for workers in the cannabis industry; (C) the controls and actions taken by employers in the cannabis industry to protect workers and the effectiveness of such controls and actions; (D) efficacy of cannabis for treating occupational related injuries or illnesses; and (E) other topics as determined relevant by the Director. (2) Collaboration In conducting the research under paragraph (1), the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health may collaborate with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, other relevant Federal departments and agencies, and relevant public and private stakeholders. (3) Appropriations In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2028 to carry out paragraph (1). (b) Best practices Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health shall develop a set of recommendations outlining policies, best practices, and training recommendations for use by employers that are planning to transition or update workplace policies related to the use of recreational cannabis.