New Mass. laws in 2026: Cannabis lounges, hunting rules and more

Massachusetts is ringing in 2026 with new laws and regulations — reshaping everything from cannabis to hunting rules.

While some changes will take effect starting this year, others are still on the horizon, but each promise to touch residents’ lives.

Here’s what you can expect in 2026.

Cannabis regulations

Regulations from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) have shifted to allow cannabis lounges and other on-site pot consumption in Massachusetts…

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