H 153
An Act requiring informed consent for marijuana testing
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Bill overview
This bill requires healthcare facilities in Massachusetts to obtain informed consent from patients before conducting marijuana testing. It aims to ensure patients are aware of and agree to the testing process. The bill seeks to align marijuana testing practices with existing informed consent requirements for other medical procedures. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to establish similar protections.
Key provisions
- Healthcare facilities must obtain informed consent before marijuana testing.
- Patients must be informed about the purpose and implications of the testing.
- The bill addresses marijuana testing within health care settings.
- It establishes a requirement for consent related to marijuana testing.
- The bill is part of a broader effort to standardize informed consent procedures.
Who is affected
- Patients
- Healthcare facilities in Massachusetts
- Medical professionals
- Cannabis industry
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a specific requirement for informed consent related to marijuana testing.
- It expands upon previous legislation (H.4026, H.110) addressing informed consent for marijuana testing.
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Primary sponsor
Russell E. Holmes
Cosponsor
Russell E. Holmes
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Bill H.153 194th (Current)
An Act requiring informed consent for marijuana testing
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 153) of Russell E. Holmes relative to requiring informed consent for marijuana testing at certain health care facilities. Cannabis Policy.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Russell E. Holmes
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.153
| 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 |
| 5/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
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