H2049

Relative to expungement of certain past marijuana convictions

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Expunges past marijuana convictions for decriminalized amounts under Massachusetts law.

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow for the expungement of criminal records related to certain marijuana offenses. Specifically, it targets records for possession or cultivation of decriminalized amounts of marijuana under various acts, as well as possession with intent to distribute and distribution of such amounts. The court must order expungement within 180 days of the act's effective date. Individuals can petition for expungement if they believe their record was not properly expunged, and the court must respond within 30 days.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 9, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order