H 184
An Act delivering a fair share of cannabis revenue to communities harmed by the war on drugs
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Bill overview
This bill aims to direct a portion of the revenue generated from cannabis sales in Massachusetts to communities that have historically been disproportionately affected by the war on drugs. It seeks to provide financial resources to these communities to support programs and initiatives addressing the harms caused by past drug policies. The bill proposes a mechanism for allocating cannabis tax revenue, prioritizing investments in areas impacted by the war on drugs. It’s intended to promote equity and address systemic inequalities.
Key provisions
- Designates cannabis tax revenue for distribution.
- Prioritizes communities harmed by the war on drugs.
- Specifies eligible recipients of the revenue.
- Outlines a process for determining the amount of revenue allocated.
- May include provisions for community input and oversight.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs
- Cannabis businesses operating in Massachusetts
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated funding stream for impacted communities.
- Potentially shifts the focus of cannabis revenue beyond general state use.
- May require adjustments to existing cannabis tax revenue allocation processes.
Fiscal impact
The bill proposes to dedicate a portion of cannabis tax revenue to specific communities, which could result in increased funding for local programs and initiatives.
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Bill H.184 194th (Current)
An Act delivering a fair share of cannabis revenue to communities harmed by the war on drugs
By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 184) of Chynah Tyler relative to cannabis revenue. Cannabis Policy.
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Presenter: Chynah Tyler
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.184
| 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 |
| 6/13/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
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