MA H1217

Bill

Modernizing tobacco control and protecting the health of minors

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 to prohibit the sale of electronic devices used to deliver liquid nicotine vapor to minors. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to modernize tobacco control and protect the health of minors by making several key changes to existing laws in Massachusetts. It prohibits the sale of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vaping devices, to anyone under the age of 21. It also bans the distribution of free samples of tobacco products and the use of tobacco vending machines. The bill expands the definition of "smoking" to include the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems and establishes policies for schools to address violations of tobacco use on school grounds. Overall, the bill seeks to reduce youth access and exposure to tobacco and nicotine products in the state.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

James Cantwell (D), Mike Day (D), Ken Gordon (D), Jonathan Hecht (D), Kevin Honan (D), Alice Peisch (D), Smitty Pignatelli (D), Jeffrey Sánchez (D), Frank Smizik (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4109 (on 01/11/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1217

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1217
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1217.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H115	To end child homelessness	No further action taken	Similar To
H1180	Prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes to persons under the age of 18	Accompanied a new draft, see H4109	Similar To
H2274	To promote the well-being of minor children living with guardians	Accompanied a study order, see H4701	Similar To
H2864	To protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addiction	Accompanied a new draft, see H4109	Similar To
H3091	To expedite care and custody of minor children modification proceedings	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H4109	To protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addiction	New draft substituted, see H4479	Replaced by
H754	Relative to parent-child privilege	Accompanied a new draft, see S2170	Similar To
H803	Relative to the concealment of the death of children and the penalties for the sale or purchase of minor children	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H834	Relative to great-grandparent visitation rights	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H881	Protecting children	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S930	Relative to shared custody	Accompanied a study order, see S2313	Similar To

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