Bill > SB2393

This bill establishes the Prohibition of Nicotine Sales Near Schools Act, which requires all municipalities and counties to regulate the retail sale of nicotine-containing products near schools and day care centers by January 1, 2026. Specifically, municipalities must create regulations within their territorial limits, while counties must do the same for areas outside of municipal boundaries. If a municipality or county fails to implement these regulations by the specified date, the Department of Revenue will be prohibited from granting licenses to distributors or retailers that would allow the sale of nicotine products within 1,000 feet of a school or day care center in those jurisdictions. The bill includes a provision that allows existing establishments (those in operation before January 1, 2026) to maintain or renew their licenses if the school principal or day care center owner does not object in writing. Additionally, the bill limits home rule powers, preventing local governments from creating regulations that conflict with the act's provisions. This legislation aims to reduce youth exposure to nicotine products by creating buffer zones around educational and childcare facilities.

Government Affairs

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2393&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104