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IL SB3011

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Mulroe

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Origin

Senate

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Raises the minimum age to purchase tobacco products and electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21 years old throughout Illinois law.

  • Requires age verification (government-issued photo ID) for anyone appearing under 30 years old before selling tobacco products or electronic cigarettes, with remote age verification options for internet sales.

  • Establishes escalating penalties for retailers selling tobacco to underage persons: 3-day license suspension for 4th+ violations with training program, or for 2nd+ violations without training program.

  • Adds electronic cigarettes to the definition of restricted products under display, vending, and sales restrictions, with same age limitations as traditional tobacco products.

  • Updates the Cigarette Tax Act, Tobacco Products Tax Act, Display of Tobacco Products Act, Smokeless Tobacco Limitation Act, and related laws to reflect the new age-21 minimum and define electronic cigarettes comprehensively.

Legislative Description

TOBACCO&E-CIG UNDER AGE-21

Last Action

Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine

11/22/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/30/2016
Human Services5/29/2016
Consumer Protection5/19/2016
Rules5/18/2016
Public Health3/8/2016
Assignments2/18/2016

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