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WI AB524
Bill
Status
10/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Mursau
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AI Summary
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Raises the minimum age from 18 to 21 for purchasing, possessing, and selling cigarettes, tobacco products, nicotine products, and electronic vaping devices in Wisconsin
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Prohibits purchasing these products on behalf of anyone under 21 and requires delivery verification of age 21+ for direct-marketed cigarettes
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Extends the lookback period for repeat retailer violations from 12 months to 24 months when determining license suspension penalties
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Removes the liability exemption for vending machine operators who were previously not held responsible if unaware of underage purchases
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Clarifies that "electronic vaping devices" excludes only FDA-authorized products specifically for treating nicotine addiction or tobacco cessation, not all FDA-approved devices
Legislative Description
Raising the legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of cigarettes and nicotine and tobacco products; providing a legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of electronic vaping devices; and providing a penalty. (FE)
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received
3/12/2026