IN HB1551 | 2019 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 17 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-24 - Representative Beck added as coauthor
Pending: House Public Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 17 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-24 - Representative Beck added as coauthor
Pending: House Public Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Tobacco issues. Increases the cigarette tax from $0.995 per pack to $1.995 per pack. Raises the age from 18 years of age to 21 years of age for prohibitions and crimes concerning the sale, purchase, and possession of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Makes a corresponding change to the laws concerning electronic cigarettes, tobacco retailer permits, and admission to establishments where smoking is permitted. Repeals employment protections for individuals who smoke cigarettes or use other tobacco products.
Title
Tobacco issues. Increases the cigarette tax from $0.995 per pack to $1.995 per pack. Raises the age from 18 years of age to 21 years of age for prohibitions and crimes concerning the sale, purchase, and possession of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Makes a corresponding change to the laws concerning electronic cigarettes, tobacco retailer permits, and admission to establishments where smoking is permitted. Repeals employment protections for individuals who smoke cigarettes or use other tobacco products.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-24 | House | Representative Beck added as coauthor |
| 2019-01-17 | House | First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health |
| 2019-01-17 | House | Authored by Representative Aylesworth |
Indiana State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/house/1551/details |
| Text | http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/8/f/5/3/8f53e0e0/HB1551.01.INTR.pdf |
