Mussman-Backed Measure to Increase Tobacco Age to 21 Becomes Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products in Illinois became law on July 1.“The majority of smokers today started when they were in their teens,” Mussman said. “By...

Villa-Backed Measure to Raise Tobacco Age to 21 Becomes Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A piece of legislation sponsored by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21 years old became law on July 1.“Many smokers pick up the habit as teens because the tobacco industry specifically...

Lilly Measure Raising Tobacco Age to 21 Now Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly’s, D-Chicago, bipartisan legislation to raise the age to buy tobacco products to 21 is now law after it was signed yesterday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.“Tobacco use has severe and significant consequences to our health and if...

Moylan Supports Reducing Teen Smoking

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, recently sponsored and supported legislation raising the legal age to buy all tobacco products, including popular e-cigarettes, from 18 to 21.“Raising the age to buy tobacco products is critical to reducing...