Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 143: An Act regulating the sale of hemp products to protect public health and support farmers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 143 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act regulating the sale of hemp products to protect public health and support farmers. Primary sponsor: James Arena-DeRosa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4160.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 143) of James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation to further regulate hemp products. Cannabis Policy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Arena-DeRosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4160
- Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy