H144
IntroducedMADedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention
Massachusetts · Session 2025
Status
Introduced
As of Feb 27, 2025
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5396 (under House Rule 27)
Official Source
Official Full Bill TextSummary
A Massachusetts bill that would dedicate one percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention has been accompanied by a study order under House Rule 27. A dedicated excise tax allocation for youth prevention programs would reduce the share of tax revenue available for other purposes and signals continued legislative scrutiny of the recreational cannabis industry's social impact.
What
A Massachusetts bill that would dedicate one percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention has been accompanied by a study order under House Rule 27.
Who
retailers
Why
A dedicated excise tax allocation for youth prevention programs would reduce the share of tax revenue available for other purposes and signals continued legislative scrutiny of the recreational cannabis industry's social impact.
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