SB1577

TOBACCO STORES NEAR SCHOOL ACT

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB1577 prohibits new retail tobacco stores from opening within 100 feet of a school.

Illinois SB1577, known as the Prohibition on Retail Tobacco Stores Near Schools Act, establishes that counties and municipalities cannot allow new retail tobacco stores to open within 100 feet of a school after the Act's effective date. Existing stores are not affected by this prohibition. The definition of a retail tobacco store is provided in Section 10 of the Smoke Free Illinois Act.

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History

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

Apr 24

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026