Bill > S2571

This bill makes several changes to laws related to the sale and use of tobacco products in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1) Increasing the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21, with an exception for those who turned 18 before December 31, 2018. 2) Prohibiting the sale of tobacco products within health care institutions and on school and vocational school grounds. 3) Requiring child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine products. 4) Expanding the definition of "smoking" to include electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices. 5) Directing the Department of Public Health to develop regulations to restrict the sale of tobacco products to those under 21. 6) Requiring retailers to post notices about the new 21+ age requirement until 2022. 7) Requiring a review of tobacco cessation benefits offered by health insurance plans in the state. The bill is intended to reduce youth access and use of tobacco and nicotine products in Massachusetts.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2571