Senate Bill 1258
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Tobacco to 21 Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 30, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1258
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Tobacco to 21 Act
This bill prohibits the sale of tobacco products to (1) anyone under the age of 21, or (2) anyone under the age of 30 without photo identification of the purchaser's age.
The Food and Drug Administration must enforce this prohibition by, for example, conducting undercover compliance checks, performing retailer inspections, and initiating enforcement actions for noncompliance.
The bill establishes penalties for violations.April 30, 2019
04/30/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
04/30/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 2:55:52 AM