Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 81: An Act to modernize cannabis retail operations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 81 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to modernize cannabis retail operations. Primary sponsor: Dylan Fernandes (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (November 3, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 81) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to modernize cannabis retail operations through advertising. Cannabis Policy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Fernandes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy