H185

To remove HCA real estate barriers to equitable participation in the cannabis industry

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H185 aims to eliminate real estate barriers for equitable participation in the cannabis industry.

Massachusetts H185 seeks to amend existing laws by removing host community agreement real estate barriers, facilitating equitable participation in the cannabis industry. This bill specifically targets policies and procedures that currently hinder social equity program businesses and economic empowerment priority applicants from obtaining host community agreements. The changes aim to promote full participation in the regulated marijuana industry by municipalities.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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