H4206
An Act modernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis laws
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act modernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis laws,’ aims to update and expand the existing cannabis regulations in Massachusetts. It includes provisions for increased cannabis sales, changes to licensing, and a focus on social equity within the cannabis industry. The bill has undergone significant revisions and amendments through both the House and Senate, ultimately leading to a conference committee resolution.
Key provisions
- Increases the limits on the amount of cannabis consumers can purchase at one time.
- Expands the types of cannabis products that can be sold, such as edibles and topicals.
- Modifies licensing requirements for cannabis businesses.
- Establishes a social equity program to support individuals and communities disproportionately affected by cannabis prohibition.
- Allows for the creation of cannabis social clubs.
- Changes regulations regarding cannabis testing and labeling.
- Addresses issues related to cannabis taxation and revenue distribution.
- Provides for the regulation of cannabis delivery services.
Who is affected
- Adult cannabis consumers in Massachusetts
- Cannabis businesses operating in Massachusetts
- The cannabis industry
- Massachusetts residents
- Local governments
Notable changes
- The bill has been significantly amended multiple times by both the House and Senate.
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Cosponsors
Angelo J. Puppolo Jr.
Daniel Cahill
David M. Rogers
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Bill H.4206 194th (Current)
An Act modernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis laws
House bill No. 4187, as changed by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading, and as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. June 4, 2025.
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Displaying 19 actions for Bill H.4206
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Passed to be engrossed - 153 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 55 ) |
| 6/5/2025 | House | H4187, published as amended |
| 6/9/2025 | Senate | Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, inserting in place thereof the text of S2722 |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Order relative to subject matter adopted |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Placed in the Orders of the Day for Wednesday, November 19, 2025 |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Read second |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Amended by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of S2722 |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Reprinted, as amended, see S2749 |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Ordered to a third reading |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Read third |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Passed to be engrossed -- see Roll Call #116 (Yeas 30 to Nays 7) |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 12/24/2025 | House | House NON-concurred in the Senate amendment |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Committee of conference appointed - (Donahue-Gonzalez-Soter) |
| 12/31/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 12/31/2025 | Senate | Senate insists on its amendment |
| 12/31/2025 | Senate | Committee of conference appointed (Gomez-Comerford-Durant), in concurrence |
| 4/6/2026 | House | Reported by H5350 |
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