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MA H176
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Soter
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AI Summary
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Amends Chapter 94I of Massachusetts General Laws to expand the statutory list of debilitating medical conditions qualifying for medical marijuana to include: cancer, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, PTSD, and opioid use disorder
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Allows registered healthcare professionals to certify additional conditions beyond the enumerated list in writing
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Expands the definition of "qualifying patient" to include veterans receiving care at federal VA facilities who provide VA documentation of a debilitating medical condition diagnosis
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Filed by Representative Michael J. Soter (8th Worcester) on January 16, 2025, with co-sponsors from Worcester County districts
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Similar legislation was filed in the previous 2023-2024 session as House No. 4087
Legislative Description
Further defining eligibility for medical use marijuana
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
12/8/2025