H 157
An Act relative to prohibiting billboard advertisements of non-prescription marijuana
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits businesses from advertising non-prescription marijuana products on billboards within the state of Massachusetts. The goal is to limit the visibility of marijuana advertising and potentially reduce its influence, particularly on younger audiences. It aims to align with the state’s evolving cannabis regulations and control the presentation of marijuana products. The bill seeks to prevent the widespread exposure of marijuana advertising through a common medium.
Key provisions
- Prohibits billboard advertisements for non-prescription marijuana.
- Applies to all businesses advertising non-prescription marijuana.
- Addresses advertising on billboards throughout Massachusetts.
- Part of a broader effort to regulate cannabis advertising.
- The bill was referred to the Cannabis Policy committee.
Who is affected
- Businesses selling non-prescription marijuana products
- Billboard advertising companies
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Advertisers of non-prescription marijuana
Notable changes
- Creates a new restriction on advertising marijuana.
- Builds upon existing cannabis regulations in Massachusetts.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Cosponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.157 194th (Current)
An Act relative to prohibiting billboard advertisements of non-prescription marijuana
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 157) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to prohibiting billboard advertisements of non-prescription marijuana. Cannabis Policy.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.157
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
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