MS HB180

Expands the prohibition on tobacco products to explicitly include alternative nicotine products on educational property under Section 97-32-29.

Increases civil violation penalties for adults using tobacco or alternative nicotine products on school property: second offense fine increases from $75 to $200, and subsequent offenses increase from $150 to $500.

Increases criminal penalties for furnishing alternative nicotine products to individuals under 21 years old: first offense from $250 to $500, second offense from $500 to $1,000, and third or subsequent offense from $1,000 to $3,000.

Brings forward Section 37-9-71 regarding superintendent and principal authority to suspend or expel students for misconduct, including due process hearing rights and appeal procedures to the school board.

Effective date: July 1, 2025.