Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 1296 — TOBACCO CONTROL ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

  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 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Remains in Human Services Committee

  4. Motion Do Pass as Amended - Lost Human Services Committee; 002-009-000

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Human Services Committee

  7. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Milton Patterson

  9. Assigned to Human Services Committee

  10. Referred to Rules Committee

  11. First Reading

  12. Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto

  13. Co-Sponsor Rep. George Scully, Jr.

  14. Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg

  15. Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz

  16. Co-Sponsor Rep. David E. Miller

  17. Co-Sponsor Rep. Eileen Lyons

  18. Co-Sponsor Rep. Carolyn H. Krause

  19. Co-Sponsor Rep. Robin Kelly

  20. Co-Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos

  21. Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin

  22. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey

  23. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

  24. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham

  25. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough

  26. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

Sponsors

  • Paul D. Froehlich · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Paul D. Froehlich

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1296 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 HB 1296?
HB 1296 is sponsored by Paul D. Froehlich.
What is the current status of HB 1296?
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.
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