H 2562
An Act to create a nicotine free generation
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act to create a nicotine free generation,’ proposes to prohibit the sale of most tobacco products – including cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes – to individuals born on or after January 1, 2006. The goal is to reduce youth nicotine exposure and prevent future nicotine addiction. The bill was referred to the Public Health committee and subsequently passed by the Senate.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the sale of tobacco products to individuals born on or after January 1, 2006.
- Covers products such as cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes.
- Addresses the issue of youth nicotine addiction.
- Was referred to the Public Health Committee for review.
- Passed by the Senate.
- Scheduled for a hearing on July 14, 2025.
Who is affected
- Individuals born on or after January 1, 2006
- Tobacco retailers
- The public health sector
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a cohort that will not be able to purchase traditional tobacco products.
- It aligns with broader efforts to reduce tobacco use among young people.
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Bill H.2562 194th (Current)
An Act to create a nicotine free generation
By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2562) of Tommy Vitolo relative to the prohibition of the sale of certain tobacco products to persons born on or after January 1, 2006. Public Health.
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Presenter: Tommy Vitolo
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2562
| 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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