An Act relative to cannabis use by first responders
This bill directs Massachusetts' Cannabis Control Commission to study barriers preventing first responders (like police and emergency personnel) from legally using cannabis, including drug testing policies, agency rules, federal law conflicts, and cannabis' potential for treating trauma-related conditions. The study will examine current policies in other states, treatment efficacy for mental health issues, and legal implications under federal law. It requires a detailed report to multiple legislative committees by December 2026. The bill does not change existing laws but mandates research to inform future policy decisions.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2025
Last action Mar 10, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Julian Cyr
DDemocratic
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