An Act to provide consumers of adult-use and medical dispensaries of cannabis with access to a medical professional for consultation
This bill requires both adult-use and medical cannabis dispensaries in Massachusetts to offer consultations with a medical professional when a customer asks for one. The law mandates that these businesses make such healthcare services available upon request, ensuring consumers can speak with a doctor or qualified provider before purchasing products. By adding this requirement, the legislation aims to integrate medical guidance into the cannabis purchasing process for all types of buyers.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jun 3, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Feb 16, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim Hawkins
DDemocratic
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