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S2020Introduced in the Senate

Protecting youth from nicotine addiction by increasing the tax on cigarettes

Introduced

Introduced by John Keenan, District NORFOL

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to protect youth from nicotine addiction by increasing the tax on cigarettes. Revenue.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5596

July 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue

  2. House concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  4. Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026

  5. Accompanied a study order, see H5596

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