Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 88: An Act protecting cannabis equity businesses by enforcing ownership limits
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 88 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting cannabis equity businesses by enforcing ownership limits. Primary sponsor: Liz Miranda (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2816.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 88) of Liz Miranda for legislation to protect cannabis equity businesses by enforcing ownership limits. Cannabis Policy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Miranda | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| David LeBoeuf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th 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 S2816
- Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 10:30 AM-05:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy