Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 979: An Act further defining eligibility for medical use marijuana
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SD 979 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on March 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act further defining eligibility for medical use marijuana. Primary sponsor: Ryan Fattman (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2025): House concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 79) of Ryan C. Fattman, Michael J. Soter and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to further define eligibility for medical use marijuana. Cannabis Policy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fattman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Mike Soter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8th 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
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy