H5350

Modernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis laws

Complete·4/19/26
Introduced Text

Modernizes Massachusetts cannabis laws by establishing a control commission and revising licensing, regulation, and compliance procedures.

The bill establishes the Massachusetts cannabis control commission, consisting of three commissioners appointed by the governor, to oversee the regulation of cannabis businesses. It revises licensing procedures, including the issuance of various types of licenses for different cannabis-related businesses. The bill also mandates the commission to conduct studies on cannabis use patterns, excise tax impacts, and the regulation of hemp-derived cannabinoid products.

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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6 Nay

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1 Absent

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History

Apr 19

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2026

Apr 9

Senate

Rules suspended

Apr 9

Senate

Committee of conference report accepted, in concurrence