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MA H1495

MA H1495
Prohibiting the sale of dextromethorphan to minors


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/06/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to prohibiting the sale of dextromethorphan to minors. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the sale of dextromethorphan, a common cough medicine ingredient, to minors under the age of 18. It requires retailers to check photo identification when selling products containing dextromethorphan and allows the state's Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality to enforce the law through regulations, including civil fines and training. The bill exempts dextromethorphan that is dispensed through a valid prescription. Pharmacies and retailers selling dextromethorphan products must also keep an inventory and may limit consumer quantities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/06/2020)

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