The Nebraska Legislature’s General Affairs Committee is set to hold public hearings on two bills aimed at restricting the sale and advertising of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), commonly known as e-cigarettes / vapes. The hearings for LB285 and LB688, both introduced by Senator Dan Lonowski of Hastings, will take place on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 1:30 pm in Room 1023 on the first floor of the Capitol.
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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 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 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 moreCalifornia state legislators have introduced a bill that would prohibit the sale of new or refurbished disposable electronic cigarettes, also known as vapes, starting January 1, 2026. The proposed legislation, AB 762, is part of a broader effort to curb plastic pollution in the state and follows similar laws banning single-use plastic bottles, Styrofoam food containers, and plastic carryout bags.
Read moreThe State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, may consider a bill banning vapes during its spring session, according to Artem Metelev, head of the Duma Committee on Youth Policy. Metelev shared this information in a statement to TASS, a Russian news agency.
Read moreA growing coalition of vaping advocates has launched a formal petition to the European Parliament opposing Bulgaria’s sweeping prohibition on e-cigarettes. The group, operating under the Discord Vape banner, argues the ban unlawfully restricts adult access to harm-reduction tools while failing to address youth access issues effectively. With 8,000 members linked to Discord’s global 150-million-user platform, the coalition has already gathered 300 signatures within 24 hours of launching its campaign.
Read moreThe French parliament has voted to ban single-use electronic cigarettes, also known as disposable vapes or “puffs,” making France the second European Union country after Belgium to introduce such a ban. The bill, which received final approval in the Senate upper house on Thursday, is part of a broader government campaign to reduce smoking and protect public health, particularly among young people.
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