Bill > H0133

This bill amends Idaho's existing laws regarding clean indoor air and prevention of minors' access to tobacco and electronic smoking devices. The bill comprehensively updates definitions and regulations related to tobacco and electronic smoking products, focusing on several key areas. It revises definitions of terms like "public place," "bar," and "tobacco products" to provide more precise language, establishes new requirements for signage in locations selling tobacco products, and strengthens regulations around permit requirements for retailers. The bill introduces more detailed rules for selling tobacco products, including mandating vendor-assisted sales, prohibiting self-service displays, and implementing stricter enforcement mechanisms for businesses that sell to minors. Notably, the legislation maintains the legal purchasing age at 21 years old and creates more robust mechanisms for tracking and penalizing violations, such as requiring businesses to have employee training documentation and implementing a graduated penalty system for repeated infractions. The bill also nullifies certain existing administrative rules related to tobacco and indoor smoking by July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause to ensure the law's immediate implementation. The overall intent appears to be creating more comprehensive and enforceable regulations to reduce youth access to tobacco and electronic smoking products.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Health and Welfare Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0133/