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H1300 • 2025

An Act relative to cannabis for Medicare eligible patients

An Act relative to cannabis for Medicare eligible patients

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Sponsor
David M. Rogers
Last action
2026-03-12
Official status
Accompanied a study order, see H5226
Effective date
Not listed

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An Act relative to cannabis for Medicare eligible patients

An Act relative to cannabis for Medicare eligible patients By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

  • An Act relative to cannabis for Medicare eligible patients By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
  • 1300) of David M.
  • Rogers relative to cannabis for eligible patients.
  • Financial Services.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-12 House

    Accompanied a study order, see H5226

  2. 2025-10-02 Joint

    Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

  3. 2025-02-27 House

    Referred to the committee on Financial Services

  4. 2025-02-27 Senate

    Senate concurred

Official Summary Text

An Act relative to cannabis for Medicare eligible patients
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1300) of David M. Rogers relative to cannabis for eligible patients. Financial Services.

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.1300

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law, a health care provider certifying a patient over the age of 65 in accordance with Section 1 of Chapter 94I of the Massachusetts General Laws may be eligible for reimbursement for such certification by qualifying health plans regulated under Chapters 32A, 175, 176A, 176B and 176G.

SECTION 2. Health plans may include cannabis for medical use, as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 94I of the Massachusetts General Laws in their formulary, for patients over the age of 65 subject to its inclusion on Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, Schedule V, or Schedule VI of the Drug Control Program within the Department of Public Health.

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