Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2985: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Cannabis Policy to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to enable private donations to the cannabis social equity trust fund.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2985 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Cannabis Policy to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to enable private donations to the cannabis social equity trust fund. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Senate, March 5, 2026 -- The committee on Cannabis Policy, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 85) of Kevin Gilnack, Bruce E. Tarr and Manny Cruz for legislation to enable private donations to the cannabis social equity trust fund, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2985).
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- Accompanied by S85
- Reported from the committee on Cannabis Policy (under JR10)