H 2049
An Act relative to expungement of certain past marijuana convictions
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Bill overview
This bill, H.2049, proposed to allow individuals with past marijuana convictions in Massachusetts to petition the courts to have those convictions expunged from their records. The bill aimed to provide a pathway for people with these convictions to move forward with their lives, potentially addressing barriers to employment and housing. Despite being referred to the Judiciary committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate, the bill ultimately failed to pass.
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Bud L. Williams
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Bud L. Williams
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Bill H.2049 194th (Current)
An Act relative to expungement of certain past marijuana convictions
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2049) of Bud L. Williams relative to the expungement of certain past marijuana convictions. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Bud L. Williams
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2049
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 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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