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MA SD 2494

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An Act to regulate Hemp-derived beverages like alcohol

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

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Did MA SD 2494 pass?

Not yet. MA SD 2494 is in committee as of 2025-02-27 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-27): House concurred

What is MA SD 2494 about?

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 222) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to regulate Hemp-derived beverages by imposing a fine if a person that is involved in establishing or maintaining an infused beverage manufacturing operation without an endorsement granted by the commission. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Who sponsors MA SD 2494?

William J. Driscoll, Jr. is the primary sponsor of MA SD 2494.

Description

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 222) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to regulate Hemp-derived beverages by imposing a fine if a person that is involved in establishing or maintaining an infused beverage manufacturing operation without an endorsement granted by the commission. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-02-27 — House concurred
Bill type
proposed bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • William J. Driscoll, Jr.primary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/SD2494

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