TOBACCO CONTROL ACT
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SB 285 — TOBACCO CONTROL ACT
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 94th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Creates the Tobacco Control Act. Provides definitions. Prohibits any person from selling tobacco without obtaining a license. Requires retailers without a license to keep all tobacco products and paraphernalia from public view and prohibits the display of any tobacco-related advertisement that would lead a person to believe tobacco could be obtained from the retailer. Prohibits certain sales or dispersals of tobacco products. Requires an application for a tobacco retailer's license to be submitted in the name of the proprietor to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission and provides that a license issued in error or on the basis of false or misleading information shall be revoked. Sets forth the information to be provided in applications for new or renewal licenses. Requires the Commission to issue a license upon receipt of an application except for certain circumstances. Provides that a license is nontransferable and that violations accumulated against a location or business will continue to be counted against that location or business unless the location or business has been transferred in an arm's length transaction. Requires a retailer to pay a fee set by the Commission for a new or renewal license. Requires retailers to display the license and to display a sign at each point of sale, including on each vending machine. Provides for violations and compliance checks. Provides for penalties. Provides for severability. Effective July 1, 2006.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
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To Subcommittee
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Subcommittee
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. James T. Meeks
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Louis S. Viverito
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Postponed - Executive
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval
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Assigned to Executive
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
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Referred to Rules
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. James T. Meeks
Sponsors
- James T. Meeks · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- James T. Meeks
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 285 do?
- Creates the Tobacco Control Act. Provides definitions. Prohibits any person from selling tobacco without obtaining a license. Requires retailers without a license to keep all tobacco products and paraphernalia from public view and prohibits the display of any tobacco-related advertisement that would lead a person to believe tobacco could be obtained from the retailer. Prohibits certain sales or dispersals of tobacco products. Requires an application for a tobacco retailer's license to be submitted in the name of the proprietor to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission and provides that a license issued in error or on the basis of false or misleading information shall be revoked. Sets forth the information to be provided in applications for new or renewal licenses. Requires the Commission to issue a license upon receipt of an application except for certain circumstances. Provides that a license is nontransferable and that violations accumulated against a location or business will continue to be counted against that location or business unless the location or business has been transferred in an arm's length transaction. Requires a retailer to pay a fee set by the Commission for a new or renewal license. Requires retailers to display the license and to display a sign at each point of sale, including on each vending machine. Provides for violations and compliance checks. Provides for penalties. Provides for severability. Effective July 1, 2006.
- Who sponsors SB 285?
- SB 285 is sponsored by James T. Meeks.
- What is the current status of SB 285?
- This bill died with 94th 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 SB 285?
- Track SB 285 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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