S85
An Act enabling private donations to the cannabis social equity trust fund
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Bill overview
This bill would allow private individuals and organizations to donate money to the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund in Massachusetts. Currently, funding for this fund is primarily derived from state revenue. This legislation seeks to broaden the funding sources available to support programs designed to address the historical harms of cannabis prohibition and promote equity within the cannabis industry. The Trust Fund supports initiatives aimed at providing opportunities for individuals and communities disproportionately affected by past cannabis enforcement.
Key provisions
- Allows private donations to the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund.
- The Trust Fund will continue to support programs related to cannabis equity.
- The bill does not detail any restrictions on the types of donations accepted.
Who is affected
- Individuals and organizations seeking to donate to the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund.
- The Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund recipients.
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Expands the funding sources for the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund beyond state revenue.
- No changes to the Trust Fund's mission or existing programs are outlined in the bill.
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Bill S.85 194th (Current)
An Act enabling private donations to the cannabis social equity trust fund
By Mr. Kennedy (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 85) of Kevin Gilnack, Bruce E. Tarr and Manny Cruz for legislation to enable private donations to the cannabis social equity trust fund. Cannabis Policy.
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Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Edward J. Kennedy (By Request)
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.85
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Tuesday January 27, 2026 |
| 3/5/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2985 |
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