Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 345, increasing the State’s legal tobacco age beginning July 1, 2019. The legislation makes the following changes:
- Prohibits the sale or furnishing of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, or alternative nicotine products to a person under 21 years of age.
- Prohibits the purchase of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, or alternative nicotine products by a person under 21 years of age.
The measure passed the Senate and House by vote margins of 39-16 and 82-31, respectfully. Read the full bill text below.