S.2999

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

Introduced·3/26/26
Introduced Text

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

This bill amends the General Laws to establish a consistent statewide minimum age of 21 for the purchase and sale of alcohol, cannabis, tobacco products, and participation in online sports gaming. It overrides any local laws that set different age restrictions or birth year requirements. The alcoholic beverages control commission, cannabis control commission, department of public health, and gaming commission are tasked with updating regulations to align with this new statewide standard.

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Where it stands

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Ways and Means Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Mar 26

Senate

Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Mar 26

Senate

New draft of S221

Mar 26

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means