A new bill filed by State Rep. Campbell seeks to reduce youth nicotine addiction by raising the tobacco sales age and imposing stricter retail regulations, according to the North Carolina State House.
The bill, filed as HB 425 on March 17 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘Protect Youth From Harms of Vaping & Nicotine.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill seeks to address the harmful effects of vaping and nicotine addiction among youth by raising the legal sales age for tobacco products to 21. It introduces a requirement for retailers, delivery sellers, and remote sellers of tobacco products to obtain a tobacco retail sales permit. The bill establishes guidelines for the sale and distribution of tobacco products, including proof of age verification for purchasers and restrictions on sales within schools or universities. It also mandates training for retail sellers on age verification and imposes penalties for violations, ranging from fines to permit revocation. Furthermore, the bill introduces additional regulatory measures, including inspections of licensed premises and administrative penalties for non-compliance. Effective dates for various sections range from when the statute is enacted to May 1, 2026.
Of the four sponsors of this bill, Campbell proposed the most bills (27) during the 2025 regular session.
Bills in North Carolina follow a multi-step process before becoming law. A lawmaker starts by filing a bill, which is assigned to a committee for review. The bill must be read three times in each chamber. If one chamber changes the bill after the other passes it, both must agree on the final version. Once both chambers approve the same bill, it goes to the governor, who has 10 days (or 30 if the legislature is not in session) to sign, veto, or let it become law without a signature.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
Campbell graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1993 with a BS.
Campbell, a Republican, was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2025 to represent the state’s 83rd House district, replacing previous state representative Kevin Crutchfield.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, David Willis, Donnie Loftis, and Stephen M. Ross | HB 425 | 03/17/2025 | Protect Youth From Harms of Vaping & Nicotine. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Charles Smith, Donnie Loftis, and Edward C. Goodwin | HB 422 | 03/17/2025 | Beyond The Choice Act. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD and Mike Clampitt | HB 400 | 03/13/2025 | Bentley’s Law. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Donnie Loftis, Mike Schietzelt, and Wyatt Gable | HB 384 | 03/12/2025 | Nat. Guard Tax Deduction for Fed. Pay. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, David Willis, James Roberson, and Robert T. Reives, II | HB 365 | 03/11/2025 | Workforce Education Act. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Allen Chesser, David Willis, and Ray Pickett | HB 373 | 03/11/2025 | UNC Tuition Discounts for Certain Students. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Carla D. Cunningham, Cody Huneycutt, and Larry W. Potts | HB 349 | 03/10/2025 | Reqs HC POA/Adv Direct/IEP Nurse Choice. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD and Todd Carver | HB 250 | 02/27/2025 | Annual Rep’t Due Date/Deployed Servicemembers. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Donna McDowell White, Larry W. Potts, and Timothy Reeder, MD | HB 229 | 02/26/2025 | Medicaid Rates/Ambulatory Surgical Centers. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Hugh Blackwell, Larry W. Potts, and Timothy Reeder, MD | HB 231 | 02/26/2025 | Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Brian Echevarria, and Jonathan L. Almond | HB 204 | 02/25/2025 | Restore Down-Zoning Auth./Cabarrus Co. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Brian Echevarria, and Jonathan L. Almond | HB 205 | 02/25/2025 | SchCalFlex/Cabarrus/Open Cal. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Carson Smith, Jennifer Balkcom, and Sarah Stevens | HB 164 | 02/21/2025 | Parental Consent to Release Child Autopsies. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD | HB 176 | 02/21/2025 | SchCalFlex/Kannapolis/Open Cal. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD and Harry Warren | HB 136 | 02/17/2025 | Town of Faith/Even-Yr. Elect./Four-Yr.Terms. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Allen Buansi, Heather H. Rhyne, and Jarrod Lowery | HB 145 | 02/17/2025 | Funds for Diabetes Research Institute/UNC-CH. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD and Jarrod Lowery | HB 146 | 02/17/2025 | Remote License Renewal/Active Duty Military. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Allen Chesser, Donnie Loftis, and Mike Schietzelt | HB 118 | 02/13/2025 | Disabled Veterans Tax Relief Bill. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Mark Brody, Rodney D. Pierce, and Timothy Reeder, MD | HB 128 | 02/13/2025 | Establish Prostate Cancer Control Program. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Blair Eddins, Keith Kidwell, and Wyatt Gable | HB 98 | 02/11/2025 | Patriotism Expression Act. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Donnie Loftis, and Harry Warren | HB 75 | 02/10/2025 | Pharmaceutical Full Disclosure Act. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Erin Paré, Mike Schietzelt, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 76 | 02/10/2025 | Protect Access to In Vitro Fertilization. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Allen Chesser, Dante Pittman, and Kelly E. Hastings | HB 69 | 02/06/2025 | Military and Veterans Educational Promise Act. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Donny Lambeth, Larry W. Potts, and Timothy Reeder, MD | HB 67 | 02/05/2025 | Healthcare Workforce Reforms. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, Donny Lambeth, Kelly E. Hastings, and Timothy Reeder, MD | HB 49 | 02/04/2025 | Filial Debt Fairness Act. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD | HB 32 | 02/03/2025 | China Grove Even Year Elections. |
| Grant L. Campbell, MD, David Willis, Harry Warren, and John R. Bell, IV | HB 12 | 01/29/2025 | Observe Standard Time All Year. |
