Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 156: An Act relative to establishing a minimum age of entry for cannabis related events
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 156 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to establishing a minimum age of entry for cannabis related events. Primary sponsor: Hannah Kane (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. 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 Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 156) of Hannah Kane and others relative to establishing a minimum age of entry for cannabis related events. Cannabis Policy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Kane | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| John Gaskey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2nd Plymouth |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
“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