relative to the transportation of marijuana in a motor vehicle or OHRV.
This bill establishes rules for transporting marijuana and alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles and off-highway recreational vehicles within the state. It requires that these items be kept in their original, sealed containers and stored in the trunk or the least accessible area of the vehicle, with an exception for the glove compartment if a trunk is unavailable. Drivers and passengers who violate these storage requirements face a $150 fine and potential suspension of their driving privileges. The law also specifically restricts drivers under the age of 21 from transporting these substances unless they are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other specified adult relative. These regulations take effect on January 1, 2025.
Bill status
signed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Failed
May 2024
Signed into Law
Jul 2024
Introduced Dec 12, 2023
Signed Jul 10, 2024
Floor votes · House May 9, 2024
How they voted
122–230
Failed · 37 other
Total votes 389
May 9, 2024
D
Democratic193
86% Nay
I
Independent2
100% Yea
R
Republican194
57% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
6
Committee
5
Jul 10, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 07/03/2024; Chapter 0159; Effective 01/01/2025
upper
May 9, 2024
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (122-230-37)
house
May 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA DV 194-160 05/09/2024 HJ 13 P. 69
lower
May 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/24/2024 (Vote 19-1; CC)
lower
Apr 2, 2024
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 03/28/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 10 P. 227
lower
Mar 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1137s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/21/2024; SJ 7
upper
Mar 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment # 2024-1137s, AA, VV; 03/21/2024; SJ 7
upper
Mar 14, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1137s, 03/21/2024; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
upper
Dec 12, 2023
Introduced
To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 1
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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