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MA H1900

To protect youth from the harms of tobacco and e-cigarette products


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

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to regulate access to certain tobacco products by persons under twenty-one years of age. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect youth from the harms of tobacco and e-cigarette products. It amends existing Massachusetts law to define an "Adult-Only Retail Tobacco Store" and prohibit the sale or distribution of tobacco products to consumers except in such stores or in designated smoking bars. The bill also clarifies that it does not preempt the Commonwealth or its political subdivisions from enacting stricter regulations on the sale or distribution of tobacco products or smoking bars.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)

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