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MA H2529

To promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks

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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 impose an excise tax on distributors sugary drinks and promoting healthy alternatives to such drinks. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill imposes an excise tax on distributors of sugary drinks in Massachusetts. The tax is tiered based on the amount of sugar in the beverages, with drinks containing 7.5 grams or less of sugar per 12 ounces being exempt, drinks with between 7.5 and 30 grams of sugar being taxed at $0.01 per ounce, and drinks with 30 grams or more of sugar being taxed at $0.02 per ounce. The revenue from the tax will be deposited into a Children's Health Promotion Fund, which will be used to fund various health and wellness programs, including expanding the state's Mass in Motion initiative, the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund, water fluoridation, nutrition programs for preschools and childcare facilities, and educational campaigns on the health effects of sugary drinks.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (38)

Christine Barber (D),  Mike Barrett (D),  Jennifer Benson (D),  Harriette Chandler (D),  Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),  Michelle Ciccolo (D),  Daniel Cullinane (D),  Julian Cyr (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Nika Elugardo (D),  Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),  Dylan Fernandes (D),  Mike Finn (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Carlos González (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Jonathan Hecht (D),  Russell Holmes (D),  Dan Hunt (D),  Pat Jehlen (D),  Louis Kafka (D),  Patrick Kearney (D),  Kay Khan (D),  John Lawn (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Joan Lovely (D),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Liz Miranda (D),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  Jon Santiago (D),  José Tosado (D),  Andy Vargas (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5040 (on 10/15/2020)
(7 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2529
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2529.pdf
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