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Task Force to Study and Provide Recommendations Regarding the Vaping Industry

Policy Area

Legislative

Purpose

The task force shall examine the use of vapes, juuls, and other e-cigarettes, particularly among teens and young adults, and investigate how minors are achieving access to such devices. The task force shall also study the potential negative health effects of using different e-cigarette devices. The study shall include, but not be limited to, considering ways to regulate the vaping industry, identifying opportunities to educate students on the dangers of e-cigarettes and related devices in comparison to regular cigarettes, and developing best practices for restricting the use of e-cigarette devices in and near schools.

Legal Authority

Chapter 157 of the Acts of 2018
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Task Force to Study and Provide Recommendations Regarding the Vaping Industry Board Members
Member↓↓Seat NameAppointing AuthorityTerm End Date
Dr. Alicia M.H. Casey M.D.Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association 1Governor-
Senator Joanne ComerfordCommissioner of DPH (or designee)Ex Officio-
Mr. Courtney M. “Kinn” ElliottTobacco or Vaping Industry 1Governor-
Mr. Marc HymovitzMassachusetts Cancer Action CenterGovernor-
Mr. John S. Wilson Iii Esq.Tobacco or Vaping Industry 2Governor-
Mr. Luis G. LopesSchool Administrator 2Governor-
Chief William E. Lyver Jr.Experience as a School Resource OfficerGovernor-
Rep. John J. MahoneyHouse Chair, Joint Committee on Public HealthEx Officio-
Ms. Lydia E. MartinezSchool Administrator 1Governor-
Dr. Andy S.L. Tan Ph.D.Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association 2Governor-
-Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Public HealthEx Officio-
-Speaker of the House (or designee)Ex Officio-
-Senate President (or designee)Ex Officio-
-Minority Leader of the House (or designee)Ex Officio-
-Minority Leader of the Senate (or designee)Ex Officio-