H163
An Act to Modernize the Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Program
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Bill overview
This bill aims to update and improve the existing Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Program. It seeks to modernize various aspects of the program, potentially addressing current limitations and streamlining processes. The specific changes are detailed within the bill’s text, focusing on enhancing the program’s structure and operation. This legislation is part of a series of bills addressing cannabis-related policies in the state.
Key provisions
- Modernization of the Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Program
- Potential updates to program regulations
- Streamlining of processes within the program
- Possible adjustments to patient and caregiver requirements
Who is affected
- Patients with qualifying medical conditions
- Caregivers of patients
- Medical marijuana cultivators
- Testing laboratories
- The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of cannabis modernization efforts.
- It is accompanied by a similar bill, H4160, suggesting a coordinated approach to reform.
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Primary sponsor
David M. Rogers
Cosponsors
Daniel Cahill
David M. Rogers
Jr. Angelo J. Puppolo
Michael J. Soter
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Bill H.163 194th (Current)
An Act to Modernize the Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Program
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 163) of David M. Rogers relative to the Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Program. Cannabis Policy.
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Presenter: David M. Rogers
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.163
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 3/31/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 10:30 AM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 5/29/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4160 |
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