Louisiana Advances Bill to Ban Vape Sales Near Schools

The Louisiana House of Representatives has overwhelmingly advanced legislation to block new vape shops from opening near schools. Driven by a surge in underage nicotine use, House Bill 302 aims to create a 300-foot buffer zone around educational campuses to restrict student access to vaping products.

Rep. Tehmi Chassion, the bill’s author, highlighted the severity of the vaping epidemic in his Lafayette district. He noted that routine sweeps of school campuses frequently uncover dozens of discarded vapes in trash cans, prompting his push to limit retail proximity and reduce exposure to harmful secondhand vapor.

The New Orleans Health Department strongly supports the buffer zone. Health official Daisy Ellis warned that the presence of tobacco retailers near schools directly threatens young people, noting that the average age for Louisiana youths to first try nicotine has dropped to just 13 or 14 years old. Early vaping, officials caution, often serves as a gateway to future cigarette use.

Local residents echoed the necessity of the legislation, pointing out that close proximity encourages underage access. Community members noted that it is common for older students to quickly purchase products from nearby shops to distribute to younger peers.

Following its decisive 86-4 approval on the House floor, House Bill 302 will now proceed to the state Senate for further debate and voting.

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