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MA S1459

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

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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd 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 defines an "Adult-Only Retail Tobacco Store" and prohibits the sale or distribution of tobacco products to consumers outside of these stores or designated smoking bars. The bill also states that it does not preempt the Commonwealth or its political subdivisions from imposing stricter regulations on the sale or distribution of tobacco products or smoking bars.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2692 (on 02/14/2022)
(15 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1459
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1459.pdf
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