An Act to ban internet tobacco sales
HD 2853 bans all online sales of tobacco products, requiring purchases to occur only in person at a physical retail location. Sellers must verify the buyer’s age using a government-issued photo ID during the transaction. The law applies to retailers, manufacturers, and third-party sellers, prohibiting delivery or remote transactions. It takes effect on January 1, 2027.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Oct 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Jan 27, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Oct 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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