H144

Dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention in Massachusetts.

This bill amends the recreational marijuana excise tax in Massachusetts to allocate one percent of the tax revenue to the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. The fund will use these resources for evidence-based public health programs aimed at preventing youth substance use. The bill seeks to support primary prevention efforts targeting young people.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Hearing

History

May 11

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5396 (under House Rule 27)

Jun 13, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy