2009 Senate Bill 264 / Public Act 56

Ban non fire-safe cigarettes

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 19, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Tupac Hunter (D-5)

To restrict sales of cigarettes to only those meeting the standard for self-extinguishing cigarettes established by the state of New York. Cigarette makers would have to certify and pay a $1,250 tax for each "brand family" every three years. Violations would be subject to fines up to $100,000 per month, and $25,000 per month for retailers. The bill also would increase various reporting requirements.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

May 7, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 13, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 14, 2009

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 14, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 3, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 11, 2009

Passed in the House 102 to 6 (details)

To restrict sales of cigarettes to only those meeting the standard for self-extinguishing cigarettes established by the state of New York. Cigarette makers would have to certify and pay a $1,250 tax for each "brand family" every three years. Violations would be subject to fines up to $100,000 per month, and $25,000 per month for retailers. The bill also would increase various reporting requirements.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 25, 2009