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MA H182

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chynah Tyler

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Cannabis Control Commission must conduct a study on programs and partnerships to encourage employment of formerly incarcerated individuals in the cannabis industry, with findings due by December 31, 2024

  • Study must examine training and educational programs conducted within houses of correction, jails, prisons, and post-release programs

  • Commission required to develop a pilot program creating career pathways in the cannabis industry for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals by December 31, 2025

  • Commission must consult with the Department of Corrections, University of Massachusetts, and Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

  • Similar legislation (House No. 123) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session

Legislative Description

To create cannabis career pathways to incarcerated individuals

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4160

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Cannabis Policy2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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