In 2021, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that workers' compensation insurers can be compelled to reimburse workers who use medicinal cannabis to treat injuries and illnesses. (Credit: StunningArt/Shutterstock) In 2021, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that workers' compensation insurers can be compelled to reimburse workers who use medicinal cannabis to treat injuries and illnesses. (Credit: StunningArt/Shutterstock)

Kansas, Mississippi, Nebraska and South Dakota lawmakers are currently considering bills that would shield workers' compensation insurers from reimbursing injured workers for using medicinal cannabis.

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