The move comes as many states across the U.S., including Minnesota’s neighbors, consider or enact legislation restricting puberty-blocking hormones and other treatments for transgender youth.
Supporters say flavored tobacco hooks kids and disproportionately harms the Black community. But some businesses question why restrictions shouldn't also apply to alcohol or cannabis.
The big changes to the bill language mainly applied to business, but an amendment adopted by the House on Monday would drop the personal possession limit from 5 pounds to 1.5 pounds.
Some states, including Iowa, are considering legislation inspired by the Texas six-week abortion ban that would allow private individuals to sue people who seek abortions.
