H4187
An Act modernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis laws
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Bill overview
This bill aims to update Massachusetts’ cannabis laws, addressing various aspects of the industry and its regulation. It seeks to expand access to cannabis, create opportunities for social equity, and streamline the operational framework for cannabis businesses. The bill includes provisions related to product testing, licensing, and local control over cannabis businesses. It also addresses issues related to cannabis consumption and public safety.
Key provisions
- Expands the types of cannabis products that can be sold.
- Creates a system for local governments to regulate cannabis businesses within their communities.
- Addresses testing requirements for cannabis products.
- Includes provisions related to cannabis consumption.
- Focuses on social equity by establishing a framework for equity joint venture partnerships.
Who is affected
- Cannabis businesses
- Consumers of cannabis
- Local governments
- The cannabis industry
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Local governments will have more authority to regulate cannabis businesses.
- The bill aims to increase access to cannabis products.
- It establishes a process for equity joint venture partnerships to promote social equity.
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Primary sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
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An Act modernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis laws
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Sponsor: House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 12 actions for Bill H.4187
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Pending new draft of H4160 |
| 6/4/2025 | House | New draft of H4160 |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Ordered to a third reading |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Read third |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Amendment 29 adopted - 153 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 53 ) |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Amendment 36 adopted, as changed - 154 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 54 ) |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Amendment 33 adopted, as changed |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Amendment 34 adopted, as changed |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Amendment 45 adopted, as changed |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Published as amended, see H4206 |
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