MA S1178

Bill

Relative to the age of tobacco purchase

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the age of tobacco purchase. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 270 of the General Laws to change the legal age for purchasing tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, and electronic cigarettes, from 18 to 21 years old. The bill also establishes fines for selling tobacco products or tobacco rolling papers to individuals under the age of 21, with increasing penalties for subsequent offenses.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Cynthia Creem (D),

Last Action

Accompanied S1218 (on 03/19/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1178

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1178
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1178.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S1188	Restricting the sale of tobacco products at health care institutions	Accompanied S1218	Similar To
S1189	Restricting the sale of tobacco products at health care institutions	Accompanied S1218	Similar To
S1218	To protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addiction	Accompanied H4486	Replaced by

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