Tobacco Prevention Advocates to Testify in Support of ‘Protect MI Kids’ Bill Package in House Families, Children & Seniors Committee Tuesday
Hearing to Discuss Ending the Sale of Flavored Tobacco, Tobacco Retail Licensure, Youth Tobacco Penalty Reforms, and Restoring Local Control on Tobacco Sales
WHAT: House hearing on key issues within the Protect MI Kids bill package – ending the sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products (HBs 6324 and 6325), tobacco retail licensure (HBs 6002 and 6003), youth tobacco penalty reforms (HBs 6004 and 6005), and restoring local control on tobacco sales (HB 6022).
WHO: - Michael Smith, youth tobacco prevention advocate from Detroit
- Minou Jones, chair of the Detroit Wayne Oakland Tobacco Free Coalition
-Rev. Horace Sheffield III, CEO of Detroit Association of Black Organizations and pastor at New Destiny Christian Fellowship in Detroit.
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: House Office Building, 124 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI (Room 326)
WHY: Year after year, Michigan receives failing grades when it comes to tobacco control policies. Tobacco kills more than 16,200 Michiganders annually – more than AIDS, alcohol, car accidents, illegal drugs, murders, and suicides combined. Tobacco costs the state over $5.33 billion in health care expenditures and more than $11.5 billion in lost productivity each year. Michigan’s weak regulations result in high rates of illegal sales to minors. In addition, Michigan kids in middle and high school are accessing tobacco products that are more kid-friendly than ever. Thousands of products like cotton candy and bubble gum e-cigarettes can deliver massive doses of nicotine. The time is now for Michigan lawmakers to stand up for Michigan kids.
Contact: Laura Biehl, Resch Strategies, 248-921-5008, laura@reschstrategies.com
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