SB2393 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

NICOTINE SALES NEAR SCHOOLS
Last Action
3/25/2026 - Senate: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 26, 2026
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Prohibition of Nicotine Sales Near Schools Act. Provides that, by January 1, 2026, every municipality shall regulate within its territorial limits, the retail sale of nicotine-containing products near schools and day care centers. Provides that, by January 1, 2026, every county shall regulate, within its territorial limits but outside of the territorial limits of any municipality, the retail sale of nicotine-containing products near schools and day care centers. Provides that if a county or municipality does not adopt regulations governing the retail sale of nicotine-containing products near a school or day care center before January 1, 2026, then the Department of Revenue is prohibited from granting licenses for distributors or retailers that would permit the retail sale of nicotine-containing products within 1,000 feet of a school or day care center in the municipality and the territorial limits of a county that are outside of the territorial limits of any municipality. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Prohibition of Nicotine Sales Near Schools Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, a county or municipality may not permit the sale of nicotine-containing products near a school or day care center, unless (i) a county or municipality has adopted an ordinance or regulation that regulates the sale of nicotine-containing products near a school or day care center before January 1, 2027; (ii) the establishment selling nicotine-containing products is established before January 1, 2027; or (iii) the establishment selling nicotine-containing products was not near a school or day care center when it was established. Defines terms. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/07/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
2/07/2025SenateFirst Reading
2/07/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
3/04/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
3/19/2025SenateTo Tobacco
3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
4/04/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
4/04/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
4/08/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
4/09/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Tobacco
4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
4/11/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
1/27/2026SenateRe-assigned to Executive
1/27/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Re-assigned to Executive
2/04/2026SenateTo Tobacco
2/04/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Tobacco
3/03/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
3/06/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
3/06/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
3/10/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
3/11/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 To Tobacco
3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/25/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted;
3/25/2026SenateReported Back To Executive; 003-000-000
3/25/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
3/25/2026SenateDo Pass as Amended Executive; 013-000-000
3/25/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 26, 2026
3/26/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter