Oklahoma House passes HB 2165 targeting underage tobacco use

Mar.15.2023

Oklahoma legislature approves bill raising legal tobacco age to 21 and restoring local tobacco regulation.

This week, the Oklahoma State House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at prohibiting the use of tobacco and e-cigarettes among individuals under the age of 21.

In 2022, lawmakers approved a bill that repealed municipal law enforcement and regulations pertaining to the use and possession of tobacco by minors. Working in conjunction with the Municipal League of Oklahoma, Representative Cynthia Roe introduced House Bill 2165 to restore the power of municipalities to enact and enforce laws related to tobacco and e-cigarette products.

HB 2165 will establish 21 years of age as the legal minimum age to purchase tobacco. Violators will be required to complete educational or smoking cessation programs, or perform community service based on court orders.

HB 2165 has been passed by a vote of 71 in favor and 16 against in the House of Representatives and has now been submitted for review by the Senate.

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The Oklahoma House has passed legislation aimed at regulating the use of tobacco and vaping products among individuals under the age of 21.

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