Bill Status of HB 4989   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  TOBACCO POSSESS<21-PETTY OFFEN

House Sponsors
Rep. Ryan Spain

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  2/8/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 675/1from Ch. 23, par. 2357
720 ILCS 675/2from Ch. 23, par. 2358

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Prevention of Tobacco Use by Persons under 21 Years of Age and Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act. Provides that a person under 21 years of age may not possess any tobacco product, electronic cigarette, or alternative nicotine product. Provides that a violation is a petty offense. Provides that for the first offense in a 24-month period, the person shall be fined $200; for the second offense in a 24-month period, the person shall be fined $400; for the third offense in a 24-month period, the person shall be fined $600; and for the fourth or subsequent offense in a 24-month period, the person shall be fined $800. Provides that for the purposes of this provision, the 24-month period shall begin with the person's first violation of the Act. Provides for distribution of the fines for violations.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Ryan Spain
  2/8/2024HouseFirst Reading
  2/8/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee

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