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S 5108

Prohibits the sale of tobacco products and vapor products within five hundred feet of a public or private school

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Jackson

Prohibits selling tobacco and vapor products within 500 feet of public or private schools, targeting nearby retailers to curb youth access near schools.

REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Bill Summary · S 5108

Summary of S 5108 — Prohibits the sale of tobacco products and vapor products within five hundred feet of a public or private school

Overview

S 5108 is a Senate bill introduced on February 19, 2025, that would prohibit the sale of tobacco products and vapor products within a 500-foot radius of public and private schools. The bill is currently referred to the Health committee. The primary sponsor is Robert Jackson.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibition: The sale of tobacco products and vapor products would be barred within 500 feet of any public or private school.
  • Scope and definitions: The provided summary does not include definitions of “tobacco products” or “vapor products,” nor does it specify whether penalties, enforcement mechanisms, or exemptions (e.g., temporary events, pharmacies, or distance measurement methods) are included. The full text would clarify these details.
  • Retailers affected: Retailers located within 500 feet of a school would be the primary entities impacted, as they would be barred from selling these products within that zone.

Affected Parties

  • Retailers and storefront businesses that sell tobacco and vapor products, particularly those near schools.
  • Businesses operating within 500 feet of public or private schools.
  • Potentially students and communities around schools, due to reduced access to tobacco and vapor products near school grounds.

Legislative Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 19, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Health (as of the available information).
  • Legislative actions: The record shows two entries dated February 19, 2025, both indicating a referral to HEALTH, which appears duplicative in the provided data.

Sponsors and Related Bills

  • Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson.
  • Related bills:
    • S 8817 (prior-session) — indicates a similar or predecessor measure.
    • A 5976 (companion) — cross-chamber companion bill ( Assembly version).
    • A 5976 (companion) — duplicate reference in the provided data.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Public health intent: Aligns with efforts to reduce youth exposure to tobacco and vaping products by restricting proximity to schools.
  • Implementation: The bill would require regulatory or enforcement provisions (distance measurement, penalties, penalties structure) to be effective; these are not specified in the summary.
  • Local impact: Could affect retailers near schools, potentially altering foot traffic and sales in those areas.
  • Next steps: For a complete understanding, the full text would need to be examined to see definitions, enforcement mechanisms, penalties, effective date, exemptions, enforcement authorities, and any transitional provisions.

Note: This summary reflects the information provided. The full bill text would provide definitive definitions, exemptions, penalties, and implementation details.

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

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