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MA H 371

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An Act relative to local boards of health and the sale of legal consumer products in the Commonwealth

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

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Did MA H 371 pass?

Not yet. MA H 371 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-17): Accompanied a study order, see H5081

What is MA H 371 about?

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 371) of Paul K. Frost and Joseph D. McKenna relative to bans on the sale of legal consumer products by local boards of health. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Who sponsors MA H 371?

Paul K. Frost is the primary sponsor of MA H 371, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 371) of Paul K. Frost and Joseph D. McKenna relative to bans on the sale of legal consumer products by local boards of health. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-17 — Accompanied a study order, see H5081
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Paul K. Frostprimary
  • Joseph D. McKennacosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-17

    Accompanied a study order, see H5081

  2. 2025-10-10

    Hearing scheduled for 10/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

  3. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H371

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