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MA H2100

MA H2100
To fund comprehensive public awareness campaigns to include mental health harms of marijuana use


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to fund comprehensive public awareness campaigns to include mental health harms of marijuana use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill aims to fund comprehensive public awareness campaigns to educate the public on the mental health risks associated with marijuana and THC consumption. It requires that at least $3 million of cannabis tax revenue annually be directed to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to develop and implement mass and social media campaigns on topics such as increased risk of psychosis, schizophrenia, suicidal thoughts, risks of use during pregnancy, early use, and high-potency products. The vendor selected for this public health awareness campaign must have experience with similar campaigns and be chosen jointly by the Department of Public Health and Department of Mental Health.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5225 (on 09/22/2022)

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