An Act relative to tobacco harm-reduction
This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow the sale of tobacco products that have received specific orders from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under federal harm-reduction programs. By updating Chapter 270, the legislation would permit retailers to sell these FDA-authorized products, which are designed to reduce the health risks associated with traditional tobacco use. The change directly affects state retailers and consumers by potentially expanding the types of tobacco items available for purchase within the state. This update aligns state regulations with federal classifications for certain nicotine delivery systems intended to lower harm.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 15, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Cronin
DDemocratic
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