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MA H144

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Ayers

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Increases the recreational marijuana excise tax rate from 3.75% to 4.75%
  • Dedicates 1% of the marijuana excise tax revenue to the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund
  • Funds must be used specifically for evidence-based public health programs focused on primary prevention of youth substance use
  • Amends Chapter 334 of the Acts of 2016, which established Massachusetts marijuana taxation
  • Similar legislation (House No. 103) was filed in the previous 2023-2024 legislative session

Legislative Description

Dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

6/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Cannabis Policy2/27/2025

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