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 the title and sections 1, 2, and 5 (MCL 722.641, 722.642, and 722.645), the title and section 2 as amended by 2019 PA 18, section 1 as amended by 2022 PA 167, and section 5 as added by 1988 PA 314.

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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