2023 Senate Bill 654

Tobacco: other; criminal penalties and civil sanctions for minors that purchase, possess, or use tobacco products, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products; sunset.

A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled “Youth tobacco act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 722.642), as amended by 2019 PA 18.

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Prohibits the sale, distribution, and furnishing of tobacco products, vapor products, and alternative nicotine products to individuals under 21 years of age.

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 9, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Paul Wojno (D-10) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-6), John Cherry (D-27), Sam Singh (D-28), Stephanie Chang (D-3) and Sue Shink (D-14)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs

Dec. 3, 2024

Reported without amendment

Dec. 4, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 5, 2024

Reported with substitute S-1

Substitute S-1 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 20 to 16 (details)