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MA H2482

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Linsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits retailers, manufacturers, and third-party entities from selling or distributing tobacco products except through in-person transactions at retail establishments
  • Requires both buyer and seller to be physically present at the time and location of purchase
  • Mandates age verification through valid government-issued photo ID for all tobacco purchases
  • Amends Section 6 of Chapter 270 of the Massachusetts General Laws
  • Effective date: January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

To ban internet tobacco sales

Last Action

Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling10/27/2025
Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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