Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 177: An Act establishing a local transaction fee on cannabis sales
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 177 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a local transaction fee on cannabis sales. Primary sponsor: Mike Soter (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 11, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5396 (under House Rule 27).
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 177) of Michael J. Soter relative to establishing a local transaction fee on cannabis sales. Cannabis Policy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Soter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8th 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 study order, see H5396 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy