Illinois is set to implement significant tax increases on vaping products and most other tobacco items (excluding traditional cigarettes) starting July 1st. The state tax on vaping products will triple, rising from 15% to 45% of the wholesale price. Similarly, most other tobacco products, including cigars and chewing tobacco, will see their wholesale tax increase from 36% to 45%. Non-tobacco nicotine products like Zyn nicotine pouches and nicotine-containing lozenges and gum are also subject to this higher 45% tax.
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Illinois has progressively strengthened its stance on vaping and e-cigarette use, implementing a series of regulations designed to protect public health, particularly by curbing youth access and reducing exposure to secondhand aerosol.
Read moreIllinois’ new budget increases the effective tax rate on all tobacco products, including vapes and e-cigarettes, to 45% to boost state revenue.
Read moreIllinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced a significant step in combating youth nicotine addiction by allocating $24 million from the $462 million Juul Labs settlement to the Truth Initiative. This nonprofit organization specializes in preventing youth nicotine usage and providing resources for quitting.
Read moreIllinois will enforce new laws placing additional restrictions on electronic cigarettes beginning January 1. The legislation aims to address concerns about the accessibility and appeal of e-cigarettes to minors.
Read moreIllinois recently approved legislation prohibiting the use of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices in indoor public spaces across the state. This aligns vaping regulations with existing indoor smoking bans. However, some consumer advocates argue the restrictions could inadvertently harm public health goals.
Read moreIllinois state senate has introduced a bill that aims to prohibit the use of e-cigarettes and vapes in public spaces. The existing smoke-free Illinois act prohibits smoking within 15 feet of entrances and mandates the placement of no-smoking signs in public areas. However, with the increasing popularity of vaping, the new bill aims to include e-cigarettes and vapes in the legislation. According to Dr. Scott Cook, MD., Ph.D., a medical professional at OSF, exposure to e-cigarette vapor can cause health problems in both children and adults. The Senate Bill 1561 has been passed by the senate executive committee and is awaiting further consideration from the full senate. The proposed ban on vaping in public spaces could help prevent secondhand smoke from contaminating the air, and protect both children and adults from the harmful effects of vaping.
Read moreAs of June 1, 2020, smoking in vehicles with passengers under the age of 18 is illegal in the state of Illinois. The law, which was passed in 2019, took effect at the beginning of this month, marking a significant step towards protecting children from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.
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