Bill looks to raise age to buy tobacco to 21 #msleg

States could opt out if their respective legislatures do so before the bill’s enactment. The Senate would also have to pass the bill before it could become law, but it's unclear if it will do so.

According to the governor, the agreed upon solution - as proposed and agreed to by House and Senate leadership - sets up what Reeves said is “a far better system for both kids who are abused and neglected, as well as those children facing delinquency proceedings.”