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MA H 186

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An Act to create an open-container law for marijuana

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 186 pass?

Not yet. MA H 186 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-05-11): Accompanied a study order, see H5396 (under House Rule 27)

What is MA H 186 about?

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 186) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to the transportation of marijuana in motor vehicles. Cannabis Policy.

Who sponsors MA H 186?

Marcus S. Vaughn is the primary sponsor of MA H 186.

Description

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 186) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to the transportation of marijuana in motor vehicles. Cannabis Policy.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-05-11 — Accompanied a study order, see H5396 (under House Rule 27)
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Marcus S. Vaughnprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-05-11

    Accompanied a study order, see H5396 (under House Rule 27)

  2. 2025-06-13

    Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

  3. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H186

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