Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H144: An Act dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention
Status: Failed, May 11, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
SECTION 1. Section 4 of chapter 334 of the acts of 2016 is hereby amended, in section 2, by striking out the word “3.75” and inserting in place thereof the following word:- 4.75 SECTION 2. Section 4 of chapter 334 of the acts of 2016 is hereby amended, in section 2, by inserting the following at the end thereof: One percent of the tax imposed under this section shall be deposited into the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund for the cost of evidence-based public health programs dedicated to primary prevention of youth substance use.
Sponsors
- Bruce Ayers (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5396 (under House Rule 27)
- : Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy
- : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
Common questions
- What is H144?
- H144 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention.
- What is the status of H144?
- Failed as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5396 (under House Rule 27) (May 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored H144?
- Bruce Ayers (D).
- Where is the official record for H144?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H144
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