An Act to protect children from the use of alcohol and marijuana

HD 1078 amends Massachusetts law to prohibit advertising the distribution or use of alcohol and marijuana within one mile (5,280 feet) of a school zone. This directly affects businesses that advertise these products, such as liquor stores, bars, and cannabis dispensaries. The key provision adds a new restriction to existing law, banning such advertising in all areas within a 1-mile radius of any school zone. The policy change aims to reduce children's exposure to alcohol and marijuana marketing near schools by creating a clear buffer zone around educational facilities.