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IL SB3011
Bill
Status
5/18/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Mulroe
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AI Summary
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Raises the minimum age to purchase tobacco products and electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21 years old throughout Illinois law.
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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.
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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.
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Adds electronic cigarettes to the definition of restricted products under display, vending, and sales restrictions, with same age limitations as traditional tobacco products.
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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