Mass Senate To Take Up Cannabis Industry Overhaul Bill
November 13, 2025
Body’s Ways and Means Committee advances version with some shifts from House bill on ownership, medical, other key points
Body’s Ways and Means Committee advances version with some shifts from House bill on ownership, medical, other key points
Jeffrey Shapiro told WBUR: “No other state agency would be allowed to operate in this environment for this long”
The seat created to ensure that legal, policy, and social-justice expertise informs cannabis regulation in Massachusetts was just filled behind closed doors
“The entire industry deserves an opportunity to be heard before any major changes in rules are made—particularly those that will benefit the largest businesses.”
“This legislation is key to help streamline the process for veterans to obtain a medical cannabis card.”
“Lab shopping is widespread here … The financial incentives are strong and there are no real incentives for honesty or accuracy.”
Good Feels CEO backs measure to make medical marijuana, higher-dose products more accessible and affordable
