Youth Congress introduces bill to restrict student access to vaporizers

Senator Solis introduced Youth Congress Bill 20-02 on the chamber floor, saying the proposal would "reduce access and possession of vaporizers and vaporizable products among school aged children in the CNMI." The bill seeks to tighten regulation at points of sale, limit availability to minors and close enforcement gaps within school settings.

The measure, introduced to the Youth Congress by Senator Solis, frames the Commonwealth's responsibility as protecting minors and supports stronger accountability measures for retailers and schools. "By setting clear and stronger accountability measures, it supports schools, parents, and law enforcement in maintaining a safe, substance-free environment," Solis said during the introduction.

Clerk business assigned Bill 20-02 to the Youth Congress Committee on Health and Welfare for review; no debate or vote on the substance occurred during the session. Next steps are committee referral and scheduling for committee consideration.

The session record does not list sponsors beyond Senator Solis or include committee hearing dates.