In a significant step toward public health reform, Belize’s Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard, has introduced a groundbreaking Tobacco Control Bill to parliament. The legislation, designed to align with the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), seeks to address the long-standing issues of tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure in the country. The bill focuses on several key areas, including the implementation of smoke-free public spaces, strict advertising restrictions, and standardized packaging rules to deter tobacco consumption. Additionally, it proposes the establishment of a national coordinating body to oversee tobacco control efforts and ensure compliance. Minister Bernard emphasized the bill’s goal of protecting current and future generations from the harmful effects of tobacco, particularly by preventing youth addiction and raising public awareness about the risks of smoking. Despite Belize ratifying the FCTC in 2005, the country has lacked comprehensive enforcement mechanisms until now. The introduction of this bill raises questions about the delay in action and the strategies for monitoring and enforcing the new regulations. The move has garnered support from health stakeholders, including the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Ministry of Health & Wellness, while also involving opposition members in the legislative process.