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A 6248

Makes it unlawful for a person under the age of 21 to possess tobacco or vaping products

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Griffin

Prohibits anyone under 21 from possessing tobacco or vaping products, aiming to curb underage use and impact youths, retailers, and law enforcement.

REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Bill Summary · A 6248

Summary of Assembly Bill A 6248

Overview

  • Bill number: A 6248
  • Title: Makes it unlawful for a person under the age of 21 to possess tobacco or vaping products
  • Primary sponsor: Judy Griffin
  • Status: REFERRED TO HEALTH (as of introduction)
  • Introduced: February 27, 2025
  • Classification: bill

Purpose and intent

  • The bill’s stated purpose is to prohibit possession of tobacco and vaping products by individuals under 21 years of age. The aim, by the title, is to reduce underage use of tobacco and vaping products by restricting possession by those below the legal age.

Key provisions (based on the bill’s title and available information)

  • Prohibition on possession: It would be unlawful for any person younger than 21 years old to possess tobacco or vaping products.
  • Definitions and scope: The text would establish what counts as “tobacco or vaping products” and define “possession.” The specific definitions, exceptions, and any transitional rules would appear in the bill’s full text and are not provided here.
  • Penalties and enforcement: Details on penalties (e.g., fines, penalties for violations) and enforcement mechanisms would be included in the enacted bill, but the current information does not specify these elements.
  • Exemptions and special circumstances: Any possible exemptions (e.g., for minors under supervision, medical allowances, or possession in private homes) are not stated in the available information.

Affected parties

  • Primary: Individuals under 21 years old, who would be prohibited from possessing tobacco or vaping products.
  • Secondary: Retailers and vendors who sell tobacco or vaping products, as well as law enforcement and juvenile services, who would be involved in enforcement and compliance activities once the the bill progresses.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative process: The bill has been introduced and referred to the Health Committee, indicating it will undergo committee review before potential consideration by the full Assembly.
  • Legislative actions to date:
    • 2025-02-27: REFERRED TO HEALTH (listed twice in the provided record, likely a duplicate entry).
  • Next steps (typical progression): If the Health Committee advances the bill, it would proceed to further committee consideration and, if approved, to the full chamber for a vote. From there, it would move to the Senate (and potentially to a conference committee or gubernatorial action, depending on the state’s process).

Notes

  • The summary above is based on the bill’s title and the provided status. The exact text will determine definitions, penalties, exemptions, and implementation details. For a complete understanding, the full bill text and any fiscal notes or amendments should be reviewed once available.

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

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