Massachusetts H167: An Act to create a competitive cannabis testing program

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 94G of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Residual solvent” the following definitions:- “Reduced testing allowance” means a Cannabis Control Commission certification program to allow marijuana establishments, who have passed all required testing protocols of every harvest batch that it produced during at least a six-week period (minimum 42 days), but no longer than a 12-week period (maximum 84 days), to apply for privileges of a reduced testing period for a specific product for a period of 1-year. SECTION 2. Section 1 of chapter 94G of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Residual solvent” the following definitions:- “Sample” means any item collected from a Marijuana Establishment that is provided to an Independent Testing Laboratory for testing, including, but not limited to, Marijuana, Marijuana Concentrates and Vape Cartridges, Marijuana Products, and clones. for marijuana establishments for all required testing protocols if every harvest batch that it produced during at least a six-week period (minimum 42 days), but no longer than a 12-week period (maximum 84 days) has passed all required testing protocols by the CCC. SECTION 3. Section 1 of chapter 94G of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition …

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Sponsors

• Aaron Saunders (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 11, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5396 (under House Rule 27)
2. April 23, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
3. October 15, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:20 PM in A-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
4. July 9, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
5. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
6. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy
7. : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Common questions

What is H167?

H167 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to create a competitive cannabis testing program.

What is the status of H167?

Failed as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5396 (under House Rule 27) (May 11, 2026).

Who sponsored H167?

Aaron Saunders (D).

Where is the official record for H167?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H167