H176

Further defining eligibility for medical use marijuana

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts bill H176 amends eligibility criteria for medical marijuana use.

Massachusetts bill H176 amends the definition of "Qualifying patient" and "Debilitating medical condition" for medical marijuana use. It expands the list of qualifying conditions to include cancer, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, PTSD, opioid use disorder, and other conditions as determined by the Cannabis Policy. It also allows veterans receiving care at a Veterans Administration facility to qualify if they have a debilitating medical condition.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Hearing

History

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Dec 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026