Comment on Gov. Charlie Baker signs bill to curb nicotine use

On Nov. 20, the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to reduce youth access to tobacco and nicotine products. In the wake of widespread increases in youth vaping, this bill offers a comprehensive approach to protecting young people from nicotine use and addiction.The bill, “An Act Modernizing Tobacco Control,” bans the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol, institutes a 75% excise tax on e-cigarettes and e-liquids and expands health coverage for [...]