The Alabama House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 9, officially moving to ban vaping in public places under the state’s existing smoking laws. This development occurs amidst growing concerns over secondhand aerosol exposure in crowded venues, directly resulting in a legislative push to treat electronic nicotine delivery systems exactly like combustible cigarettes in enclosed spaces.
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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 moreAlabama lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 9 (SB-9), which aims to ban vaping and e-cigarette use in indoor public spaces. This legislation would expand the existing Clean Indoor Air Act to include electronic devices, renaming it the Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act, with potential implementation in October if passed.
Key Takeaways:
- Indoor Ban:Â SB-9 proposes prohibiting vapes in public indoor areas.
- Legislative Update:Â Expands the 2003 Alabama Indoor Clean Air Act.
- Health Focus:Â Driven by data attributing over 6,000 annual deaths in Alabama to smoking.
A new legislative proposal in Alabama, Senate Bill 9 (SB9), aims to update the state’s indoor air quality laws by legally treating vaping the same as traditional tobacco smoking. Sponsored by Senator Allen, the bill would expand the definition of “smoking” to include the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes and vape pens.
Read moreThe City of Cullman, Alabama, has approved a new local excise tax on vaping products, a strategic move to retain revenue within the city ahead of a new statewide vape tax set to take effect in 2026. The Cullman City Council suspended its typical rules to take immediate action and adopt the ordinance.
Read moreThe Mobile City Council has passed an ordinance to locally collect a new statewide tax on vaping products. This decision follows the passage of a state bill that imposes a 10-cent-per-milliliter charge on these items. Municipalities across Alabama were given the option to either collect this tax themselves or allow the state to collect and then disburse the funds.
Read moreThe Montgomery City Council has unanimously approved a new local tax on vaping products, a move city leaders say will ensure more revenue stays within the capital city. However, some local vape shop owners are concerned it will hurt their businesses by driving up prices for customers.
Read moreSeveral cities across Alabama are moving to impose a new local tax on vaping products, a measure enabled by a recent state law that also requires businesses to obtain permits for vape sales. Municipalities have until October 1st to decide whether to enact their own local tax of 10 cents for every milliliter of vaping liquid sold.
Read moreThe Tuscaloosa City Council is considering a proposal to enact a new local tax on vaping products, a move prompted by an impending statewide vape tax and a critical deadline. Municipalities across Alabama are rushing to pass their own vape taxes before October 1, 2025, after which they will be prohibited from doing so under a new state law, Alabama Act 2025-377.
Read moreThe Decatur City Council has voted to pass an ordinance establishing a local excise tax on vaping products sold within the city limits. The new levy is set at 10 cents per milliliter on vape products sold or delivered in Decatur. By passing this local tax before the state’s October 1, 2025, deadline, the city ensures it will collect and administer the tax revenue locally, estimated to be around $50,000 annually.
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