Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 85: An Act enabling private donations to the cannabis social equity trust fund
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 85 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act enabling private donations to the cannabis social equity trust fund. Primary sponsor: Edward J. Kennedy. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2985.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Kennedy (by request), a petition (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. Cannabis Policy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward J. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Kevin Gilnack | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David LeBoeuf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Worcester |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
“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 (under JR10), see S2985
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday January 27, 2026
- 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