H 5002 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to restore a sensible marijuana policy

H 5002, titled "An Act to Restore a Sensible Marijuana Policy," legalizes small-scale marijuana possession for adults while reforming related laws. It makes possession of 1 ounce or less by people aged 21+ a non-punishable civil matter, and possession of 1-2 ounces subject only to a $100 civil penalty (no criminal charges). For those under 21, possession of up to 2 ounces requires completion of a drug awareness program to avoid increased penalties, and prohibits denial of benefits like housing or financial aid based on minor possession. The bill repeals outdated chapters (94G and 64N) and creates a Cannabis Control Commission to oversee implementation.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action May 7, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee recommends no action taken
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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