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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the reinvestment of revenues received from the cannabis industry. Cannabis Policy.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 14(b) of Chapter 94G of the Massachusetts General Laws, which deals with the allocation of revenues from the cannabis industry. The bill removes the provisions for public safety and municipal police training from the list of authorized expenditures for the funds, and instead focuses the funding on public and behavioral health, including substance use prevention and treatment, the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund, and programs for restorative justice, jail diversion, workforce development, technical assistance, and mentoring services for economically disadvantaged communities disproportionately impacted by marijuana-related arrests and incarceration.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2635 (on 02/12/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
Macroeconomics
- ‐ Taxation, Tax Policy, and Tax Reform
Social Welfare
- ‐ Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S56 | 03/11/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S56.pdf | 03/11/2023 |
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