MA S2234

Bill

MA S2234

To protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addiction

Introduced
04/21/2016

In Committee

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

The committee on Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addiction (Senate, No. 2152),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2234) (also accompanied by Senate, No. 747 and House, No. 2434).

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect youth from tobacco and nicotine addiction by raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21, prohibiting tobacco use in and around schools and at school-sponsored events, and requiring health care institutions to stop selling tobacco products on their premises. It also mandates child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine containers to prevent accidental ingestion by children, and establishes regulations for the sale and shipment of tobacco products to prevent sales to individuals under 21. The bill defines "tobacco product" broadly to include electronic cigarettes and their components, and includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for violations, while also initiating a review of tobacco cessation benefits and establishing a task force to investigate the regulation of electronic nicotine delivery products.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Senate Committee on Ways and Means (Senate)

Last Action

Reprinted as amended, see S2269 (on 04/28/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2234

(7 Companion Bills)

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2234
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2234.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S102	Ensuring healthcare coverage for youth who have aged-out of the department of children and families	Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S1094	Relative to Parking Advancements for the Revitalization of Communities (PARC)	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S1137	Restricting the sale of tobacco products at health care institutions	Accompanied a new draft, see S2152	Similar To
S1195	Relative to healthy schools	Accompanied a study order, see S2199	Similar To
S2152	To protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addiction	New draft substituted, see S2234	Similar To
S2269	To protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addiction	Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means with the amendment pending	Replaces
S2454	To involve youth in civic engagement	Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To

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