Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 194: An Act relative to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission forming a department of workplace and consumer safety
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 194 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission forming a department of workplace and consumer safety. Primary sponsor: Susannah Whipps (Independent). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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 Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 194) of Susannah M. Whipps for legislation to establish a department of workplace and consumer safety within the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. Cannabis Policy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Whipps | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
| John Velis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden and Hampshire |
“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 04/09/2025 from 10:30 AM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy