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MA H2562

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Vitolo

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale of tobacco products to any person born on or after January 1, 2006, creating a permanent age-based ban that will eventually eliminate tobacco sales entirely
  • Expands the definition of "tobacco product" to include all nicotine-containing products, electronic cigarettes, vaping devices, and their components, regardless of nicotine content
  • Exempts FDA-approved tobacco cessation products and medications marketed exclusively for approved medical purposes
  • Preserves the authority of state agencies and local governments to enact additional tobacco restrictions
  • Takes effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

To create a nicotine free generation

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5234

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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