H2379
An Act relative to tobacco harm-reduction
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Bill overview
This bill addresses flavored tobacco products and flavor enhancers in Massachusetts. It aims to examine the potential impacts of these products, particularly on public health, through a study. The bill seeks to understand the current landscape of flavored tobacco and potentially inform future regulations. It is part of a series of legislative efforts related to tobacco control in the state.
Key provisions
- Directs the Public Health Committee to conduct a study on flavored tobacco products and flavor enhancers.
- The study will assess the public health impacts of these products.
- The study will examine the prevalence and marketing of flavored tobacco products.
- The study will consider potential regulatory approaches.
- The study will be accompanied by a study order (H5234).
Who is affected
- Tobacco product consumers
- Public health officials
- Retailers selling tobacco products
- The Massachusetts Public Health Committee
Notable changes
- This bill is part of a broader effort to regulate tobacco products in Massachusetts.
- It builds upon previous legislation related to tobacco control.
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Primary sponsor
Daniel Cahill
Cosponsor
Daniel Cahill
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Bill H.2379 194th (Current)
An Act relative to tobacco harm-reduction
By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2379) of Daniel Cahill relative to flavored tobacco products and tobacco product flavor enhancers. Public Health.
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Presenter: Daniel Cahill
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2379
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:45 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5234 |
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