An Act modernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis laws
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “An Act modernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis laws” Read the full text
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194th General Court
Where it is
Reported from the committee of conference · Apr 6, 2026
House
Reported on H4206 · Apr 6, 2026
House
Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling · Apr 6, 2026
House
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting, the question being on acceptance · Apr 6, 2026
House
Rules suspended · Apr 8, 2026
House
Committee of conference report accepted - 155 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 151) · Apr 8, 2026
House
Committee of conference report accepted, in concurrence · Apr 9, 2026
Senate
Emergency preamble adopted · Apr 9, 2026
House
Emergency preamble adopted · Apr 9, 2026
Senate
Enacted · Apr 9, 2026
House
Enacted -see Roll Call #146 (Yeas 33 to Nays 6) · Apr 9, 2026
Senate
Laid before the Governor · Apr 9, 2026
Senate
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2026 · Apr 19, 2026
Executive
The numbers
15
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Cannabis LawsSamantha MontañoMeghan K. KilcoyneMark J. CusackMichael J. SoterDavid M. RogersSusannah M. WhippsChynah TylerManny CruzDawne ShandMichael P. KushmerekJohn C. VelisDaniel CahillAngelo J. Puppolo, Jr.Jacob R. Oliveira
Recorded votes
On acceptance of the conference reportHouse · 2026-04-08 · YEAS 155, NAYS 0, N/V 2
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Massachusetts legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2026 (Apr 19, 2026).