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
How they voted
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jason Lewis
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about S 53
Scope: MA
Hi! I can help you understand S 53. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline