2024 House Bill 6004

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, and by adding section 1m.

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AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill amends the "Youth Tobacco Act" to prohibit selling tobacco and nicotine products to those under 21, decriminalizes minor possession, and mandates age verification and signage for retailers.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 26, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Young (D-16) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Abraham Aiyash (D-9), Phil Skaggs (D-80), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Amos O’Neal (D-94), Brenda Carter (D-53) and Jason Morgan (D-23)

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

Dec. 10, 2024

Reported with substitute H-1

Dec. 13, 2024

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the House 56 to 0 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations