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MA S2020
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases the state excise tax on cigarettes from 150½ mills to 200½ mills per cigarette (equivalent to raising the per-pack tax by $1.00)
- Raises the excise tax on cigars and smoking tobacco from 40% to 80% of the wholesale price
- Requires manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and vending machine operators to file an inventory return within 21 days of the effective date for cigarettes and stamps on hand
- Imposes an additional 50 mills per cigarette transition tax on existing inventory that was previously taxed at the lower 150½ mills rate
- Sponsored by Senator John F. Keenan (Norfolk and Plymouth) with co-sponsors Patricia D. Jehlen and Jason M. Lewis
Legislative Description
Protecting youth from nicotine addiction by increasing the tax on cigarettes
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
9/19/2025
Committee Referrals
Revenue2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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