Massachusetts 2023-2024 Regular Session

Massachusetts House Bill H2763

Introduced
2/16/23  

Caption

Protecting youth from nicotine addiction

Impact

If enacted, H2763 will significantly affect state laws by introducing higher excise tax rates and stricter regulations on the sale of tobacco products. This is anticipated to reduce sales, particularly among younger populations, thereby aiming to decrease the overall incidence of nicotine addiction. The bill aligns with public health initiatives that advocate for increased tobacco control measures, reflecting a growing concern regarding the harmful effects of nicotine and other substances found in tobacco products.

Summary

House Bill H2763, titled 'An Act protecting youth from nicotine addiction', aims to strengthen the regulation of tobacco products in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The bill proposes amendments to section 6 of chapter 64C of the General Laws, which addresses the excise tax on cigarettes. This legislation seeks to impose a more stringent excise tax structure on cigarette sales to discourage usage among youth and mitigate the risk of nicotine addiction. Additionally, the bill modifies existing terms under which taxes are applied to tobacco products, increasing the financial disincentives associated with purchasing these items.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding H2763 include debates on tax implications for retailers and concerns from the tobacco industry regarding the increased financial burden that might result from the new excise tax structure. Critics may argue that higher taxes could lead to unintended consequences, such as increased illegal trade or the possibility that consumers will seek cheaper alternatives not covered by the bill. Supporters, however, emphasize the bill's potential to protect minors from easy access to tobacco and its long-term health benefits for the community.

Companion Bills

MA S1848

Similar To Protecting youth from nicotine addiction

MA S2686

Similar To Relative to healthy youth

MA H4598

Similar To Updating bail procedures for justice-involved youth

MA H4725

Replaced by Study Order

Previously Filed As

MA H3074

Protecting youth from nicotine addiction

MA S1848

Protecting youth from nicotine addiction

MA S2020

Protecting youth from nicotine addiction by increasing the tax on cigarettes

MA H3075

Relative to protecting youth by closing the synthetic nicotine loophole

MA S1949

Relative to protecting youth by closing the synthetic nicotine loophole

MA HB3191

YOUTH PROTECTION NICOTINE

MA S1945

To impose an excise tax on oral nicotine products

MA SB863

Applying excise tax to heated nicotine products

MA HB1509

Nicotine vapor products; restrictions on sale of products containing liquid nicotine/hemp products.

MA HB2832

Luxury tax; electronic nicotine systems.

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