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MA S1620

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Rush

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements marketed for weight loss or muscle building to anyone under 18 years of age

  • Requires retail establishments to store these products behind counters or in locked cases, preventing direct customer access, and to verify age through valid identification

  • Mandates online and delivery sellers verify purchaser age through government databases and require adult signature with photo ID upon delivery

  • Covers products containing steroids, creatine, green tea extract, raspberry ketone, garcinia cambogia, or green coffee bean extract, as well as products marketed for weight/fat reduction or muscle building

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctions for violations, with civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation

Legislative Description

Protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

6/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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