Massachusetts Lawmakers Approve Flavored Tobacco Ban

The transcript discusses a bill in Massachusetts aiming to ban all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes and flavored E-cigarettes. It also proposes a 75% excise tax on non-flavored E-cigarette sales. The bill passed in both the state Senate and House and awaits the governor's signature. If signed, Massachusetts will be the first state to implement such a ban. The bill's sponsor, State Senator John Keenan, emphasizes its importance in protecting youth from tobacco addiction. Governor Charlie Baker has a week to review the bill before it becomes law.

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