Bill > H1908

This bill proposes to add a new section to Chapter 270 of Massachusetts General Laws that prohibits selling, distributing, delivering, or giving away "energy drinks" to individuals under 18 years old. Specifically, the bill defines energy drinks as packaged beverages that exceed 71 milligrams of caffeine per 12-ounce serving and contain taurine and glucuronolactone, or packaged soft drinks classified as dietary supplements (not regulated by the FDA) that contain 80 or more milligrams of caffeine per 8 fluid ounces and typically include a combination of methylxanthines, B vitamins, and herbal ingredients marketed to increase energy. The bill establishes a graduated fine structure for violations: first-time offenders would be fined $50, second-time offenders $100, and third-time offenders $250, with the goal of preventing young people from accessing potentially harmful high-caffeine beverages that could negatively impact their health and development.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1908