Arkansas legislators Rep. Matt Duffield (R, 53) and Sen. Missy Irvin (R, 24) are drafting a bill to ban single-use disposable vapes. The proposal comes after various witnesses reported inconsistencies with such disposable vapes, particularly those manufactured in China. Duffield and Irvin plan to release the draft and discuss the findings of tests performed on disposable vapes on February 27.
Read moreFrance has officially banned disposable vapes, commonly known as “puffs,” which have gained popularity among young people. The law, which was passed unanimously by France’s Parliament on February 13, aims to curb youth nicotine use and reduce waste, as reported by the daily newspaper Le Parisien.
Read moreA Nebraska state senator has introduced a bill that would ban flavored vape products in an effort to reduce the number of young people using electronic nicotine delivery systems. Sen. Dan Lonowski of Hastings, a retired public school teacher and coach now in his first year at the Legislature, presented the bill (LB285) to the General Affairs Committee on Monday.
Read moreA New York state legislator, Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Manhattan), is pushing to ban the sale of flavored nicotine pouches, such as Zyn, despite the federal Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) endorsement of the product’s potential health benefits in helping smokers cut back or quit cancer-causing cigarettes. Hoylman-Sigal argues that replacing tobacco-laced cigarettes with “highly addictive” nicotine pouches is not the answer and aims to keep these products away from impressionable young kids.
Read moreIn a shift from the initial intentions of a complete ban on vapes in Bulgaria, which was adopted at first reading in parliament, discussions are now focused on limiting the ban to single-use devices (disposable vape). The proposed amendments to the Tobacco Products Act were examined during a round table discussion in the National Assembly before being considered in the plenary hall.
Read moreThe Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) plans to align taxes on vape products and traditional cigarettes this year to increase revenue collection, according to BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. During the BIR Region 7B Tax Campaign Kickoff, Lumagui told reporters, “I think it will happen this year. There will be an improvement, and the drag down of excise taxes on tobacco and vape will not be that big.”
Read moreSouth Carolina lawmakers have introduced a bill that would regulate vape products sold within the state, requiring all items to be registered in a state-approved directory. The proposed legislation aims to enhance consumer safety by ensuring that only FDA-authorized products meeting specific labeling and packaging standards, and avoiding banned substances, are available for purchase.
Read moreProposed Bill Aims to End Lawsuit, Increase Enforcement, Fund Anti-Vaping Efforts
The fate of Utah’s flavored vape ban, which was signed into law by Gov. Spencer Cox in 2024 but blocked from taking effect by a district court judge, now hinges on the passage of HB432. Sponsored by Republican Rep. Matt MacPherson, the bill would repeal the ban while implementing stricter enforcement measures to combat youth vaping.
Read moreA new bill in the Iowa Senate that would impose a state tax on vapor cartridges for electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches is set to be considered by a Senate Committee. The proposed legislation has sparked a debate between those who believe vaping products should be taxed similarly to cigarettes and those who argue that these alternatives are less harmful and should not face the same level of taxation.
Read moreHouse Committee Narrowly Passes HB 1203, but Passage Unlikely This Year
The Washington State House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business has advanced House Bill 1203 (HB 1203) by a narrow 8-7 vote, setting the stage for further debate on a proposed statewide ban on flavored tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products. However, the bill’s main sponsor, Representative Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way), acknowledged that the legislation needs more work and is unlikely to pass this year.
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