MA H152

Bill

Relative to preventing the health harms of marijuana products

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to health harms of marijuana products. Cannabis Policy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to address the health harms associated with marijuana products in Massachusetts. It defines key terms like "characterizing flavor," "marijuana concentrate," and "potency," and sets limitations on THC potency for different marijuana products. The bill also requires specific labeling and warning information on marijuana product packages. Additionally, it directs the Cannabis Control Commission to conduct research on various aspects of marijuana use in the state, including patterns of use, impaired driving, hospitalizations, and the impact on the criminal justice system. The bill also dedicates a portion of cannabis tax revenues to public health education campaigns and other programs related to substance use prevention and treatment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Bradford Hill (R)*, Rady Mom (D), Patrick O'Connor (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5022 (on 08/22/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H152

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H152
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H152.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H153	Relative to the prevention of health harms of marijuana products	Accompanied a study order, see H5022	Similar To
H163	Relative to establishing a minimum age of entry for cannabis-related events, conferences, forums and exhibitions	Accompanied a study order, see H5022	Similar To
H2100	To fund comprehensive public awareness campaigns to include mental health harms of marijuana use	Accompanied a study order, see H5225	Similar To
H5022	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1909	Relative to a social equity training and technical assistance fund	Accompanied a study order, see S2743	Similar To
S2529	Authorizing the expenditure of $500,000 from town of Brookline Marijuana Mitigation Stabilization Fund for purpose of advancing racial equity in the town of Brookline	No further action taken	Similar To
S74	Relative to marijuana potency	Accompanied a study order, see S2661	Similar To
S75	Relative to establishing a minimum age of entry for cannabis-related events, conferences, forums and exhibitions	Accompanied a study order, see S2661	Similar To

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