H 2562 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to create a nicotine free generation

This bill prohibits the sale of all tobacco and nicotine products (including e-cigarettes, vaping devices, and smokeless tobacco) to anyone born on or after January 1, 2006. It directly affects people under 17 years old as of 2023, making it illegal for retailers to sell these products to them. The law expands the definition of "tobacco product" to cover all nicotine delivery systems regardless of nicotine content, while excluding FDA-approved cessation products. The policy takes effect on January 1, 2027, and does not prevent local governments from imposing stricter restrictions.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 16, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Tommy Vitolo
DDemocratic
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15th Norfolk