S2677
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Cannabis Policy to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to cannabis policy matters
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Bill overview
This order authorizes the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy to conduct an investigation and study of several related bills concerning cannabis policy in Massachusetts. Specifically, the committee is tasked with analyzing current cannabis businesses, exploring the use of recreational marijuana excise tax revenue for youth substance use prevention, examining marijuana labeling requirements, and evaluating THC potency limits. The committee’s findings and recommendations will be compiled into a report.
Key provisions
- Authorize the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy to investigate related cannabis bills.
- Require a study of current cannabis businesses licensed in the state.
- Explore the potential for dedicating recreational marijuana excise tax revenue to youth substance use prevention.
- Examine current marijuana labeling requirements.
- Evaluate existing regulations on THC potency limits for marijuana.
Who is affected
- Cannabis businesses in Massachusetts
- The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy
- The Massachusetts General Court
- Individuals impacted by cannabis policy
- Youth in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The order directs a comprehensive study of existing cannabis policies and practices.
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Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy
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Order S.2677 194th (Current)
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Cannabis Policy to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to cannabis policy matters
Senate, October 30, 2025 -- The committee on Cannabis Policy, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 91) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a temporary moratorium on the issuance of certain marijuana license types in order to conduct and publish a study analyzing the current businesses licensed; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 93) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to dedicate one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise to youth substance use prevention; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 95) of Patrick M. O'Connor relative to the labeling of marijuana; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 96) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to further regulate THC potency limits for certain types of marijuana, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2677).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
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Displaying 4 actions for Order S.2677
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Cannabis Policy |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Accompanied by S91, S93, S95 and S96 |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules |
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