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MA S 54

in committee

An Act regulating the sale of hemp products to protect public health

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

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Did MA S 54 pass?

Not yet. MA S 54 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-08): Accompanied a new draft, see S2800

What is MA S 54 about?

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 54) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to regulate the sale of hemp products and establish the Hemp Product Education Fund. Agriculture.

Who sponsors MA S 54?

Joanne M. Comerford is the primary sponsor of MA S 54.

Description

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 54) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to regulate the sale of hemp products and establish the Hemp Product Education Fund. Agriculture.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-08 — Accompanied a new draft, see S2800
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Joanne M. Comerfordprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-08

    Accompanied a new draft, see S2800

  2. 2025-06-27

    Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries

  3. 2025-06-26

    Hearing scheduled for 07/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  4. 2025-02-27

    House concurred.

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Agriculture

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S54

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