Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 186: An Act relative to protecting youth by closing the synthetic nicotine loophole
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SD 186 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to protecting youth by closing the synthetic nicotine loophole. Primary sponsor: Julian Cyr (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): House concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1949) of Julian Cyr, John F. Keenan and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect youth by closing the synthetic nicotine loophole. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Cyr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Cape and Islands |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue