Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 778 — TOBACCO POSSESSION<21-Class A

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

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 Class A misdemeanor.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. To Sentencing, Penalties and Criminal Procedure Subcommittee

  4. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Murphy

  6. Referred to Rules Committee

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tim Butler

Sponsors

  • Tim Butler · Primary
  • Mike Murphy · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Tim Butler

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Mike Murphy

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 778 do?
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 Class A misdemeanor.
Who sponsors HB 778?
HB 778 is sponsored by Tim Butler and Mike Murphy.
What is the current status of HB 778?
This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 778?
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