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Introduced
01/11/2018
01/11/2018
In Committee
05/09/2018
05/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
To protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addiction
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addiction. Key provisions include:
- Prohibiting the use of tobacco products within school buildings, facilities, and grounds, as well as at school-sponsored events.
- Restricting the sale of tobacco products to individuals under 21 years old, with exceptions for those who turned 18 before January 1, 2017.
- Banning the distribution of free tobacco product samples and the use of tobacco vending machines.
- Requiring health care institutions to prohibit the sale of tobacco products on their premises.
- Mandating child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine containers and nicotine-containing products.
- Directing the Commissioner of Public Health to regulate the sale of nicotine-containing products to individuals under 21.
The bill also includes provisions related to tobacco cessation benefits and the Tobacco Control Program Commission.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
New draft substituted, see H4479 (on 05/09/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4109 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4109.pdf |
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