MAILS Act

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 114th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

D WydenSponsor

2 cosponsors · 2 D

D Murray JM

D Merkley

2 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

Marijuana Advertising in Legal States Act of 2016 or the MAILS Act

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Feb 4, 2016

Marijuana Advertising in Legal States Act of 2016 or the MAILS Act

This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to modify the application of a provision that limits advertisements with respect to certain controlled substances.

Currently, it is a crime to knowingly place a written advertisement in a newspaper, magazine, handout, or other publication for the purpose of receiving, buying, or distributing a schedule 1 controlled substance (e.g., marijuana). This legislation declares that the prohibition does not apply with respect to an advertisement for a marijuana-related activity that complies with state law.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: MAILS Act

Also known as: Marijuana Advertising in Legal States Act of 2016

Latest action (Feb 4, 2016): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S671-672; text of measure as introduced: CR S672)

Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 4, 2016

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.