H 189
An Act relative to billboard advertisements for cannabis
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Bill overview
This bill addresses regulations surrounding billboard advertisements for cannabis in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish guidelines and restrictions on where and how cannabis advertisements can be displayed outdoors. The bill is part of a series of legislative efforts to control and regulate cannabis marketing within the state. It is currently under review by the Cannabis Policy Committee.
Key provisions
- Establishes rules for billboard advertisements of cannabis products.
- Specifies locations where cannabis billboards are prohibited.
- Requires cannabis billboards to include certain disclosures.
- Addresses the potential impact of billboards on communities.
- Authorizes the Cannabis Control Commission to oversee billboard regulations.
- Creates a process for reviewing and approving cannabis billboard advertisements.
- Defines standards for billboard content and placement.
Who is affected
- Cannabis businesses
- Billboard companies
- Local communities
- The Cannabis Control Commission
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- This bill introduces specific regulations for billboard advertising, which currently may be limited or unregulated.
- It aims to balance the interests of cannabis businesses with community concerns regarding advertising.
- The bill likely builds upon existing cannabis advertising regulations.
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Primary sponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
Cosponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill H.189 194th (Current)
An Act relative to billboard advertisements for cannabis
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 189) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to billboard advertisements for cannabis. Cannabis Policy.
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Presenter: Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.189
| 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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