The Kansas House has passed a Bill raising the minimum age to 21 to purchase and use tobacco products. The Bill would bring the state into compliance with Federal law. So far, 46 other states have already raised the age. Republican 59th district representative Rebecca Schmoe:
Supporters says the new law will help reduce the number of people that end up picking up tobacco and tobacco related products. The Federal Government raised the age to 21 in 2019. Kansas risks losing $1.2 million of federal funding if it does not comply with the federal law.
