Proposed 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 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.
Read moreIn 2020, Massachusetts became the first US state to implement a comprehensive ban on all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes and flavored e-cigarettes. A recent case involving a vape shop owner has brought to light the serious criminal consequences of violating this ban, as predicted by criminal justice reform advocates.
Read moreCanada has temporarily halted its proposed ban on flavored vaping products, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks confirmed in January 2025. The decision follows intense lobbying by tobacco harm reduction advocates and new evidence highlighting flavors’ role in helping adults quit smoking. However, activists warn the reprieve may end after the next federal election.
Read moreS.B. 1182 Aims to Ban Flavored Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, and Other Tobacco Items
Texas State Senator Carol Alvarado (D-Houston) has once again introduced legislation that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products throughout the state. On Friday, February 5, 2025, Sen. Alvarado filed S.B. 1182, which closely resembles a similar bill she proposed in 2023.
Read moreWashington state legislators are set to consider House Bill 1203, which would prohibit the sale and advertising of flavored tobacco and nicotine products starting in 2026. The bill, sponsored by Representative Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way), aims to address the issue of youth addiction to these products.
Read moreThe New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has issued warnings to nearly 11,000 businesses, reminding them that selling flavored vape products is illegal in the state. Attorney General Matthew Platkin directed retailers to cease any such sales immediately, emphasizing that New Jersey became the first state in the U.S. to permanently ban the sale and distribution of all vape products with a flavor, taste, or aroma other than tobacco in 2020.
Read moreA broad coalition of Washington educators, doctors, researchers, and social justice advocates has launched a campaign called “Flavors Hook Kids Washington” to ban flavored nicotine vapes and other tobacco products in the state. The group cites the contribution of these products to youth addiction as the primary reason for the proposed ban.
Read moreHouse Bill 11 Aims to Curb Youth Vaping, Forcing Retailers to Cut Back on Inventory
Starting January 1, 2025, Kentucky will implement new vape restrictions for retailers, limiting sales to products that have received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or have a “safe harbor certification.” The move, which aims to curb youth vaping in the state, is forcing businesses to reduce their inventory and select from a limited list of approved vapes.
Read moreAntitobacco Groups Urge Swift Action to Protect Public Health
Leading tobacco control organizations are calling on Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks to swiftly remove flavoured vaping products from the market, as promised earlier this fall. The groups cite recent Canadian studies as further evidence of the harm caused by the federal government’s three-and-a-half-year delay in finalizing these critical regulations.
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