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MA H144
MA H144Dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise to youth substance use prevention. Cannabis Policy.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing recreational marijuana excise tax law by increasing the tax rate from 3.75% to 4.75% and dedicating one percent of the total tax collected specifically to youth substance use prevention through the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. By allocating this additional percentage to evidence-based public health programs focused on preventing substance use among young people, the bill aims to reinvest a portion of marijuana tax revenues directly into proactive strategies that address potential risks of youth substance use. The bill modifies Chapter 334 of the Acts of 2016, which originally established the recreational marijuana tax, by slightly raising the tax rate and ensuring that a dedicated portion of those funds will support targeted prevention efforts.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Hearing (10:00:00 6/17/2025 B-1) (on 06/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H144 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H144.pdf |
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