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MA H156

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Hannah Kane

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes a minimum age of 21 for entry to marijuana-related events, forums, conventions, or conferences that promote, encourage, or educate on marijuana use, products, or accessories

  • Requires event organizers to verify that all attendees are at least 21 years old

  • Exempts marijuana use prevention programs for youth, youth educational programs, and substance misuse programs from the age requirement

  • Imposes a fine of up to $2,000 on event organizers who fail to comply with the age verification requirement

  • Provides a rebuttable presumption of compliance for organizers who reasonably rely on valid identification including liquor purchase ID cards, driver's licenses, state ID cards, U.S. or foreign passports, or military ID cards

Legislative Description

Relative to establishing a minimum age of entry for cannabis related events

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4160

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Cannabis Policy2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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