The Alabama Senate voted 31-1 on Thursday to ban vaping in public spaces, moving to close a decades-old loophole in the state’s clean air laws. Sponsored by Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Cottondale), SB 9 amends the 2003 Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act to explicitly categorize “electronic nicotine delivery systems” as smoking. If enacted, vaping will become illegal in restaurants, government buildings, and hospitals, punishable by a $25 fine.
Read moreRussia is radically accelerating its crackdown on the digital tobacco market. Starting March 1, 2026, authorities will begin blocking websites selling cigarettes and vapes immediately, bypassing the court system entirely. State Duma Deputy Anton Nemkin confirmed that the new law empowers regulators to shut down illegal online storefronts without the months-long delay previously required for a judicial ruling, effectively closing the window for black market operators to evade enforcement.
Read moreSingapore’s zero-tolerance policy against vaping escalated significantly in late 2025, resulting in 3,534 fines and a targeted crackdown on drug-laced “Kpods.” A joint enforcement operation by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) between September and December distinguished between standard offenders and those abusing etomidate. While most offenders faced fines, authorities forced 268 individuals—primarily Kpod users—into mandatory rehabilitation programs, signaling a shift from monetary penalties to health-based intervention for high-risk cases.
Read moreAlaska has finalized a five-year legal battle against nicotine giants Juul and Altria, securing a combined $7.8 million settlement. The agreement resolves allegations that the manufacturers deliberately targeted children to fuel nicotine addiction. While neither company admits fault, the consent judgment imposes court-enforceable marketing restrictions, specifically prohibiting Juul from using cartoons in advertisements.
Read morePuerto Rico’s House of Representatives has introduced a decisive legislative measure to curb youth vaping. House President Carlos ‘Johnny’ Méndez and Representative Pedro Julio ‘Pelle’ Santiago filed House Bill 1070, which seeks to prohibit the sale of vaporizers and flavored e-liquids (other than nicotine) to individuals under 21. The bill aims to align Puerto Rico with U.S. states like New York and California by targeting the “epidemic” of adolescent addiction driven by customizable devices and attractive flavors.
Read moreGuernsey is set to enforce a total ban on disposable vapes starting this Saturday (1, Feb,2026), marking a decisive shift in the island’s public health policy. The new legislation prohibits both the sale and importation of single-use devices, targeting the colorful, high-nicotine products that officials say are fueling youth addiction. Retailers are currently clearing stock at bargain prices, but come the weekend, any remaining inventory will be illegal to sell, and customs officers will begin seizing shipments at the border.
Read moreVietnam has escalated its crackdown on youth vaping by holding school administrators directly liable for student behavior. Under Decree 371, effective December 31, 2025, school principals face fines of up to VND 10 million (approx. US$400) if students are caught using e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products on campus. This marks the first time Vietnamese law has explicitly assigned legal responsibility to educators for student vaping.
Read moreThe Kansas Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee is considering a new bill that would impose licensing requirements on electronic cigarette manufacturers. The proposal mandates that manufacturers obtain a license and pay an annual fee of $500 to sell their products within the state.
Read moreFlorida lawmakers are advancing a dual-pronged legislative package aimed at regulating the next generation of nicotine products. The Senate has moved forward with the “Florida Age-Gate Act” (SB 980), a bill designed to shield minors from aggressive vape advertising by banning open displays of unauthorized products. Simultaneously, the House Ways and Means Committee approved a measure (HB 377) to exclude “heated tobacco products” from being taxed as cigarettes, sparking debate over how new technology should be classified.
Read moreRussia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is planning to tighten control over the nicotine market by introducing mandatory digital labeling for reusable vaping devices and electronic cigarettes starting April 1, 2026. This initiative aims to eliminate counterfeit products from shelves and extends the existing tracking system, which previously focused mainly on liquids and tobacco sticks.
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