H 2033
An Act relative to pill press machines
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Bill overview
This bill, H.2033, proposed to regulate the possession and use of pill press machines in Massachusetts. The aim was to address concerns about the illicit production of controlled substances using these machines. Despite being referred to the Judiciary Committee and undergoing a study order, the bill ultimately failed to pass.
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Primary sponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
Cosponsors
Marcus S. Vaughn
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill H.2033 194th (Current)
An Act relative to pill press machines
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2033) of Marcus S. Vaughn and Steven George Xiarhos relative to pill press machines. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2033
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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