SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois is one step closer to cracking down on the latest styles of e-cigarettes designed to resemble highlighters, erasers and other school supplies.
State lawmakers want this. Ban E-cigarette companies do not advertise, market, or promote e-cigarettes that could confuse parents and teachers into thinking that e-cigarettes are common.
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Democrats and Republicans frequently hear complaints from teachers that students are bringing e-cigarettes to school that resemble pencil sharpeners, erasers and toys.
“Principals, superintendents and teachers are really struggling with this issue,” said Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria). “They're struggling with e-cigarette devices that are difficult to track, which means they're intentionally designed in some cases to look like school supplies.”
The law would be enforced by the Illinois Department of Revenue, the Attorney General, and local law enforcement.
An Illinois Senate Democrat gave the example of an e-cigarette that resembles a highlighter.
Senate Bill 2662 passed unanimously out of the House Executive Committee on Wednesday. The proposal now moves to the House floor for further consideration.
Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Chicago) was the lead sponsor in the House, and Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) pushed the change in the Senate.
“When I spoke to 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, and that's why we're trying to combat it.”
The bill passed the Senate on April 4 by a vote of 54-1.
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