SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois lawmakers are moving to pass a bill to address newer types of e-cigarettes designed to resemble highlighters, erasers and other school supplies.
Senate Democrats want to do this. Ban Prohibiting e-cigarette companies from advertising, marketing, and promoting e-cigarettes could mislead parents and teachers into thinking that e-cigarettes are common.
Sen. Julie Morrison, D-Lake Forest, said teachers filed complaints with the Illinois Department of Health and Family Services after finding e-cigarettes that resembled pencil sharpeners, erasers and toys at school.
“When I spoke to some young people who were using it, they said they tried it out for the first time at a party because their friends had it and they thought it looked fun and everyone else was doing it,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. Told. “But it causes addiction, which is why we're trying to combat it.”
Senate Democratic staff explained that Morrison's plan would be enforced by the Illinois Department of Revenue, the attorney general and local law enforcement.
a Separate plan It could prohibit companies from shipping e-cigarettes outside of Illinois retailers and stores. Sponsors and advocates say many young people are buying e-cigarette products online and mailing e-cigarettes to themselves or friends.
“It's important that we continue to put guardrails in place to prevent children from easily obtaining and accessing e-cigarettes and e-cigarettes,” said Sen. Meg Laurent Capel (D-Shorewood). Ta. “We must do everything we can to protect our youth from this high risk to their health.”
An Illinois Senate Democrat gave the example of an e-cigarette that resembles a highlighter.
This change may be enforced by the Department of Revenue and law enforcement agencies.
Both bills passed unanimously out of the Senate Executive Committee and await a vote on the Senate floor.
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