An Act To Preserve And Strengthen The Fund For A Healthy Maine
Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
Summary
The bill raises the per‑cigarette tax from 100 to 150 mills after Jan 5 2026 and lifts rates on smokeless and other tobacco products. It requires the tax proceeds to be credited to the General Fund and, beginning fiscal year 2027‑28, to the Fund for a Healthy Maine. The changes affect manufacturers, importers, retailers and consumers of all tobacco products and aim to generate more money for health programs, but the measure failed in the Senate.
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