MA S1333

Bill

MA S1333

Prohibiting the sale of dextromethorphan to minors

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
06/01/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prohibit the sale of dextromethorphan to minors. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the sale of dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant ingredient, to minors under the age of 18. It requires sellers to verify the buyer's age using valid photo identification, such as a driver's license or passport, before selling dextromethorphan-containing products. The bill authorizes the Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality to promulgate regulations to enforce the law, including imposing civil fines and providing training on the dangers of dextromethorphan to minors. The bill exempts sales of dextromethorphan pursuant to a valid prescription from a licensed practitioner.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Carmine Gentile (D), Becca Rausch (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/01/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1333

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1333
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1333.pdf

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