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LC 3304

Generally revise tobacco laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 3304 would broadly revise tobacco laws, reshaping regulation, licensing, sales and taxes, but the draft died in process and never became law.

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Bill Summary · LC 3304

Summary of LC 3304 — Generally revise tobacco laws

LC 3304 is a draft bill titled “Generally revise tobacco laws.” The record indicates the bill did not progress and is categorized as (LC) Draft Died in Process. Key dates shown are the introduction and subsequent drafting actions in late 2024 and the dissolution of progress in 2025.

Overview

  • Bill number: LC 3304
  • Title: Generally revise tobacco laws
  • Subject: Cigarettes and Tobacco
  • Status: Draft; Died in Process
  • Introduced: December 14, 2024

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill’s title suggests a broad reform of the state’s tobacco-related statutes, potentially spanning regulation of tobacco products, licensing, sales restrictions, taxation, public health measures, and related enforcement.
  • No text or specific policy provisions are publicly attached to the file in the provided record, so the exact changes or policy goals are not known from the available information.

Status and Timeline

  • 2024-12-14: Drafter Assigned
  • 2024-12-14: Draft On Hold
  • 2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process
  • Status implication: The draft was submitted and then halted, ultimately dying in the legislative process without passage or adoption.

Provisions and Changes (Available information)

  • Specific provisions, sections, definitions, or regulatory changes are not publicly provided in the current record.
  • Therefore, there are no identifiable changes to summarize beyond the general aim to “generally revise tobacco laws.”

Affected Parties

  • While not specified in the text, typically such a bill would affect:
    • Tobacco product manufacturers, distributors, and retailers
    • Consumers of tobacco products (including age-restricted purchasers)
    • State and local agencies responsible for regulation and enforcement of tobacco laws
    • Public health and regulatory stakeholders

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The bill was introduced on December 14, 2024, with drafting actions occurring the same day.
  • The draft was placed on hold shortly after and ultimately died in the process as of May 27, 2025.
  • No enacted provisions exist from this bill, and there is no indication of a companion bill or related measures in the provided record.

Notes for Future Updates

  • If the text of LC 3304 becomes publicly available, a detailed section-by-section summary should be prepared, including:
    • Official defined terms
    • New or amended regulatory authorities
    • Age restrictions, licensing requirements, and penalties
    • Taxation or pricing provisions
    • Effective dates and transition provisions
  • Updates should reflect any reintroduction or amendments in subsequent sessions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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