H330

To clarify the minimum age for the sale and purchase of adult-use products

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a statewide minimum age of 21 for purchasing alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, and participating in online sports gaming.

This bill clarifies that the minimum age for purchasing alcohol, cannabis products, tobacco, and participating in online sports gaming is 21 years throughout Massachusetts. It aims to preempt any local laws that set different age restrictions, ensuring a uniform age requirement across the state. The bill also empowers relevant commissions and departments to adopt necessary regulations to enforce this age limit.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 20, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Hearing

History

Mar 25

House

Accompanied a new draft, see H5271

Jan 12

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Oct 10, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2