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HB 6234

Tobacco: other; reference to 1915 PA 31 in the age of majority act of 1971; revise. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1971 PA 79 (MCL 722.52 & 722.53).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Abraham Aiyash and 9 co-sponsors

Michigan updates its Age of Majority Act by removing outdated 1915 Pennsylvania tobacco law references to modernize statutory language and clarify current regulations.

bill electronically reproduced 12/04/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6234

Legislative bill overview

HB 6234 updates outdated references in Michigan's Age of Majority Act (1971) by removing or revising citations to a 1915 Pennsylvania tobacco law that no longer applies to modern tobacco regulation. The bill specifically amends sections 2 and 3 of the 1971 act to clarify legal definitions and remove anachronistic language.

Why is this important

Outdated legal references can create confusion in statute interpretation and may inadvertently undermine the enforceability of current tobacco control laws. Cleaning up these archaic references ensures Michigan's age of majority and tobacco regulations align with current state law and modern regulatory frameworks, reducing potential litigation over conflicting statutory language.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: The bill summary provides minimal detail about what the 1915 PA 31 reference currently does or why removal is necessary, making stakeholder assessment difficult
  • Tobacco industry implications: Any modification to tobacco regulations, even technical ones, may draw attention from tobacco advocates or public health groups depending on the specific changes
  • Scope uncertainty: Without seeing the actual amended language, it's unclear whether this is purely technical cleanup or addresses substantive tobacco-related policy questions

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

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