S 53 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to support cannabis equity businesses

This bill requires the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission to create a searchable online database by December 31, 2024, to list all operational cannabis dispensaries. The database will allow the public to identify specific categories of businesses, including those participating in social equity programs, economic empowerment applicants, and unionized organizations. Developed in consultation with the Massachusetts Cannabis Advisory Board, the tool aims to increase transparency regarding the types of businesses operating in the state's cannabis market.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 20, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the House. 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
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jason Lewis
DDemocratic
MA
Fifth Middlesex