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Senate approves tobacco age increase with military exemption after heated debate
Summary
The Senate passed a fourth substitute to raise the minimum tobacco purchase and possession age to 21 but included an exemption for active‑duty service members, spouses and dependents. The amendment prompted extended floor debate and a close vote (15–12).
The Utah Senate on day 44 passed a fourth substitute to House Bill 3 24 that raises the minimum age to purchase or possess tobacco products to 21, but the substitute includes an explicit exemption for active‑duty members of the United States Armed Forces and their spouses and dependents.
Sponsor Senator John Bramble argued supporters relied on public‑health evidence during debate, saying,…
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