Connecticut 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 5384 — AN ACT RAISING THE LEGAL AGE FOR PURCHASE AND USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.

Last action — FILE NO. 730

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    To Executive
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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment changes the legal age for purchasing tobacco products from eighteen to twenty-one years old. It requires notices to be posted at points of sale, including vending machines, informing consumers about this age requirement and related penalties for violations. Additionally, the amendment clarifies that certain exceptions apply, such as for individuals who are active members of the armed forces or who were eighteen years old before October 1, 2017. This change affects how distributors and dealers must communicate the rules regarding tobacco sales to consumers.

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5384 January Session, 2017   LCO No.
5384 January Session, 2017   *_____HB05384FIN___042817____* AN ACT RAISING THE LEGAL AGE FOR PURCHASE AND USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
4335   *_____HB05384PH____030717____* Referred to Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH   Introduced by:
  (PH)   AN ACT RAISING THE LEGAL AGE FOR PURCHASE AND USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
(a) Each distributor and each dealer, as defined in section 12-285, shall place and maintain in legible condition at each point of sale of cigarettes to consumers, including the front of each vending machine, and each restricted cigarette vending machine a notice which states (1) that the sale, giving or delivering of tobacco products, including cigarettes, to any person under [eighteen] twenty-one years of age is prohibited by section 53-344, as amended by this act, (2) the purchase or misrepresentation of age by a person under [eighteen] twenty-one years of age to purchase cigarettes or tobacco products is prohibited by said section 53-344, and (3) the penalties and fines for violating said section 53-344 and section 12-295a.
(a) Each distributor and each dealer, as defined in section 12-285, shall place and maintain in legible condition at each point of sale of cigarettes to consumers, including the front of each vending machine, and each restricted cigarette vending machine a notice which states (1) that the sale, giving or delivering of tobacco products, including cigarettes, to any person under [eighteen] twenty-one years of age, except such persons described in subsection (g) of section 53-344, as amended by this act, is prohibited by section 53-344, as amended by this act, (2) the purchase or misrepresentation of age by a person under [eighteen] twenty-one years of age, except such persons described in subsection (g) of section 53-344, as amended by this act, to purchase cigarettes or tobacco products is prohibited by said section 53-344, and (3) the penalties and fines for violating said section 53-344 and section 12-295a.
(a) The commissioner may suspend or revoke the license of any dealer or distributor for failure to comply with any provision of this chapter or regulations related thereto or for the sale or delivery of tobacco in any form to a [minor under eighteen] person under twenty-one years of age, following a hearing with respect to which notice in writing, specifying the time and place of such hearing and requiring such dealer or distributor to show cause why such license should not be revoked, is mailed or delivered to such dealer or distributor not less than ten days preceding the date of such hearing.
(a) The commissioner may suspend or revoke the license of any dealer or distributor for failure to comply with any provision of this chapter or regulations related thereto or for the sale or delivery of tobacco in any form to a [minor under eighteen] person under twenty-one years of age, except such persons described in subsection (g) of section 53-344, as amended by this act, following a hearing with respect to which notice in writing, specifying the time and place of such hearing and requiring such dealer or distributor to show cause why such license should not be revoked, is mailed or delivered to such dealer or distributor not less than ten days preceding the date of such hearing.
(g) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (b) to (f), inclusive, of this section, any person who is (1) eighteen years of age or older prior to October 1, 2017, or (2) a member of the armed forces, as defined in section 27-103, may purchase and possess tobacco products in any form.
(h) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (b) to (f), inclusive, of this section, any person who is (1) eighteen years of age or older prior to October 1, 2017, or (2) a member of the armed forces, as defined in section 27-103, may purchase and possess an electronic nicotine delivery system or vapor product.
4 October 1, 2017 53-344b PH Joint Favorable  
4 October 1, 2017 53-344b FIN Joint Favorable Subst.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 730

  2. TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  3. NEW FILE BY COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 05/08/17

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable Substitute

  8. REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding

  9. FILE NO. 112

  10. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 107

  11. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDER

  12. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  13. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/21/17

  14. FILED WITH LCO

  15. Joint Favorable

  16. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health

  17. DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE

  18. Vote to Draft

  19. PUBLIC HEARING 0210

  20. Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing

  21. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health

Sponsors

  • Chris' b'Soto · Primary
  • John K.' b'Hampton · Primary
  • Mitch' b'Bolinsky · Primary
  • Cristin' b'McCarthy Vahey · Primary
  • Gary' b'Byron · Primary
  • Josh' b'Elliott · Primary
  • Tim' b'Ackert · Primary
  • Prasad' b'Srinivasan · Primary
  • Charles J.' b'Ferraro · Primary
  • Steven J.' b'Stafstrom · Primary
  • Brandon L.' b'McGee · Primary
  • James M.' b'Albis · Primary

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12 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (12)

  • b'Soto, Chris'
  • b'Hampton, John K.'
  • b'Bolinsky, Mitch'
  • b'McCarthy Vahey, Cristin'
  • b'Byron, Gary'
  • b'Elliott, Josh'
  • b'Ackert, Tim'
  • b'Srinivasan, Prasad'
  • b'Ferraro, Charles J.'
  • b'Stafstrom, Steven J.'
  • b'McGee, Brandon L.'
  • b'Albis, James M.'

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (175)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5384?
HB 5384 is sponsored by b'Soto, Chris', b'Hampton, John K.', b'Bolinsky, Mitch', b'McCarthy Vahey, Cristin', b'Byron, Gary', b'Elliott, Josh', b'Ackert, Tim', b'Srinivasan, Prasad', b'Ferraro, Charles J.', b'Stafstrom, Steven J.', b'McGee, Brandon L.', and b'Albis, James M.'.
What is the current status of HB 5384?
This bill died with 2017 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.
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