Stop Kids From Smoking Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 26, 1998)
Stop Kids From Smoking Act - Allows the use of vending machines to sell tobacco products only in an area or establishment from which individuals under the minimum age are denied access. Defines the minimum age as 18, unless a State or municipality has established a higher age. Prohibits the sale of tobacco products to individuals under the minimum age. Declares that this Act does not preempt existing or bar future State or municipal laws banning all tobacco vending machines. Imposes a civil monetary penalty for violations.
What just happenedMar 23, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 26, 1998
- Mar 23, 1998CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection Subcommittee - Mar 23, 1998CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Feb 26, 1998IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 26, 1998IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H656-655, E247)
- Feb 26, 1998IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 26, 1998IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House