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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Messrs. Ashe of Longmeadow and Velis of Westfield, a petition of Brian M. Ashe, John C. Velis and others that the commissioner of Public Health be authorized to establish a marijuana addiction treatment fund. Marijuana Policy.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to increase addiction treatment services in Massachusetts. It would establish a Marijuana Addiction Treatment Fund, which would be funded by 5% of the excise taxes collected on the sale of marijuana or marijuana products. The funds from this account would be used to support public and private addiction treatment programs across the state. Additionally, the bill proposes increasing the excise tax on the sale of marijuana and marijuana products from 3.75% to 8.75%. The goal of this bill is to dedicate additional funding towards addressing addiction issues, particularly those related to marijuana use, within the Commonwealth.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
Brian Ashe (D)*,
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Carlos González (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Jim O'Day (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
John Velis (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H3768 (on 06/19/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3504 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3504.pdf |
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