An Act to allow students access to prescription cannabis
This bill amends Massachusetts law to permit students to possess and consume medical marijuana under existing prescriptions. It specifically removes a restriction that previously prohibited students from accessing these medications in certain school settings. The change allows students with valid medical needs to follow their prescribed treatment plans without violating school policies.
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 12, 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
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Susan Moran
DDemocratic
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