Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance

10/27/2026

Jeremiah MacKinnon, president and executive director of the Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance, said the proposed regulations mark "a step in the right direction to modernize our medical program."

"We have such a robust healthcare system here in Massachusetts that people travel from other states to get surgeries, and whether it's tourism or visiting family or other situations, if an individual wants to seek continuity of their care, accessing medical ma*****na, this is a great pathway because it allows them to continue to access medical ma*****na tax-free," MacKinnon told the News Service.

Under a regulatory proposal, individuals 18 and over diagnosed with a "debilitating medical condition" by a certified healthcare provider in Massachusetts can register to purchase medical ma*****na — regardless of what state they live in.

09/24/2026

“The governor of Massachusetts has filed legislation containing a provision aimed at increasing military veterans’ access to medical ma*****na.”

The governor of Massachusetts has filed legislation containing a provision aimed at increasing military veterans’ access to medical ma*****na. Gov. Maura Healey (D) on Wednesday sent lawmakers a supplemental budget bill that touches on a number of issues, including one section that would allow vet...

09/24/2026

Using cannabis for a medical reason? The Massachusetts medical ma*****na program may be right for you.

MPAA can help you learn what it takes to get your medical card and access patient benefits.

Check out www.compassionforpatients.com for more information

09/23/2026

Did you know that 73,558 people across Massachusetts have their medical ma*****na card? That is a community larger than the population of Framingham.

If cannabis is your medicine, scan the QR code or visit our website to learn how to get your medical card.

09/22/2026

MPAA is encouraged to see the Cannabis Control Commission moving forward with a major regulatory overhaul that includes important changes to the Medical Use of Ma*****na Program.

The Commission’s Access to Medical Cannabis Working Group has proposed several reforms that could make the program easier to use, improve patient access, reduce unnecessary barriers, and modernize the medical ma*****na program.

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission on Sept. 17 will begin a series of public meetings to undertake one of the largest efforts to modernize cannabis regulations in Commission history, with topics including cannabis testing protocols, medical ma*****na licensing, and registered agent training up for discussion. Learn more: https://masscannabiscontrol.com/2026/09/cannabis-control-commission-kicks-off-major-regulatory-overhaul/

07/11/2026

Patients deserve the freedom to cultivate the medicine they need.

Registered medical ma*****na patients have expanded home cultivation rights in Massachusetts.

If cannabis is your medicine, make it official. Get your medical card.

07/10/2026

Worried about the cost of getting your medical card? We can help.

Through Cannabis Care Connect™, MPAA connects Massachusetts patients with independent clinicians that offer reduced-cost medical ma*****na certifications for just $50–$75

07/07/2026

Join the tens of thousands of registered Massachusetts patients who access their medical ma*****na without paying state sales taxes. Go medical and take advantage of the many benefits available through Massachusetts' Medical Use of Ma*****na Program!

06/23/2026

Getting your medical card is easier than ever.

Massachusetts patients can complete their certification appointment from the comfort of home using telehealth.

No travel. No waiting room. Just convenient access to the care you need. Go medical today!

06/18/2026

In United States v. Hemani, the Supreme Court held that 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3) cannot be constitutionally applied to prohibit fi***rm possession based solely on a person’s ma*****na use.

The Court explained that fi***rm restrictions must be grounded in historically supported categories of disarmament, such as individuals shown to be dangerous, and that ma*****na use alone is not sufficient to justify prosecution under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3).

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Ali Hemani, a Texas man charged with unlawful possession of a gun since he admitted that he regularly smoked ma*****na.