This bill seeks to raise the minimum age for purchasing, exchanging, or possessing tobacco products, electronic smoking products, and nicotine products from 19 to 21 years of age. It includes amendments that redefine offenses related to selling or giving these products to individuals under 21, with specific provisions for vending machines and exceptions in controlled environments. The legislation establishes penalties for violations, including fines and the option for courts to refer offenders to tobacco education programs. Additionally, it modifies the tobacco use education and cessation fund to ensure a portion of revenue from tobacco-related settlements is allocated to this fund annually, and introduces regulations for the shipping and transportation of tobacco products, requiring verification of recipients' ages.

Moreover, the bill imposes a 25% tax on the retail sales price of electronic smoking products and vapor products, which licensed retailers must collect and remit. It outlines licensing requirements for retailers, including a $50 annual fee, and mandates clear labeling of electronic smoking products while restricting their shipping to licensed individuals or entities. The bill also raises the minimum age for purchasing tobacco and electronic smoking products, requires warning signs about the legality of sales to individuals under 21 at licensed premises, and includes provisions for record-keeping and tax collection directed to the tobacco use education and cessation fund. Additionally, it introduces regulations to prevent marketing practices that could promote use among individuals under 21 and updates the legal framework for prosecuting minors in tobacco-related offenses. The new regulations are set to take effect on January 1, 2026, with certain sections effective on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
SB0024A, AM SB 24, introduced 01/10/2025: 11.76.100, 43.70.075, 04.09.200, 04.09.350, 04.09.220, 04.09.230, 11.76.105, 12.55.035, 11.76.106, 11.76.109, 43.50.010, 11.81.900, 29.35.085, 47.12.030, 29.25.070, 37.05.580, 44.29.020, 43.50.070, 11.76.107, 44.62.350, 43.50.180, 43.50.300, 43.50.390, 43.50.850, 43.50.900, 43.50.105, U.S.C, 43.50.150, 43.50.190, 43.50.090, 03.05.076, 17.38.900, 43.50.860, 43.50.865, 43.50.870, 43.50.875, 43.50.880, 43.50.885, 43.50.990, 44.64.010, 44.64.060, 45.50.471, 12.55.055, 04.16.050
SB0024B, AM CSSB 24(L&C), introduced 03/14/2025: 11.76.100, 43.70.075, 04.09.200, 04.09.350, 04.09.220, 04.09.230, 11.76.105, 12.55.035, 11.76.106, 11.76.109, 43.50.010, 11.81.900, 29.35.085, 47.12.030, 29.25.070, 37.05.580, 44.29.020, 43.50.070, 11.76.107, 44.62.350, 43.50.180, 43.50.300, 43.50.390, 43.50.850, 43.50.900, 43.50.105, U.S.C, 43.50.150, 43.50.190, 43.50.090, 03.05.076, 17.38.900, 43.50.860, 43.50.865, 43.50.870, 43.50.875, 43.50.880, 43.50.885, 43.50.990, 44.64.010, 44.64.060, 45.50.471, 12.55.055, 04.16.050
SB0024C, AM CSSB 24(FIN), introduced 05/09/2025: 11.76.100, 43.70.075, 04.09.200, 04.09.350, 04.09.220, 04.09.230, 11.76.105, 12.55.035, 11.76.106, 11.76.109, 43.50.010, 11.81.900, 29.35.085, 47.12.030, 29.25.070, 37.05.580, 44.29.020, 43.50.070, 11.76.107, 44.62.350, 43.50.180, 43.50.300, 43.50.390, 43.50.850, 43.50.900, 43.50.105, U.S.C, 43.50.150, 43.50.190, 43.50.090, 03.05.076, 17.38.900, 43.50.860, 43.50.865, 43.50.870, 43.50.875, 43.50.880, 43.50.885, 43.50.990, 44.64.010, 44.64.060, 45.50.471, 12.55.055, 04.16.050