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Kentucky Bill to Regulate Vape Retailers, Align with FDA

A new bill in the Kentucky General Assembly aims to establish a statewide database of vape retailers and bring state law in line with federal regulations on vaping products. House Bill 11, sponsored by Republican Rep. Rebecca Raymer of Morgantown, was approved with a committee substitute by the House Health Services Committee on March 7 and is now awaiting action by the full House.

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Georgia Vaping Bill Aims to Clarify Legal Products via Directory

Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill that would establish a directory of vaping products allowed for sale in the state. Proponents argue the measure will provide clarity for businesses and aid in enforcement, while vape shop owners contend it could significantly harm their industry and remove products that help people quit smoking. Read more

South Carolina Advances Restrictive Vape Registry Bill

South Carolina legislators continue pushing a bill to restrict vape shop inventory to solely FDA-authorized items. By creating a registry prohibiting unlisted products, supporters aim to curb teen usage. But vocal industry opposition argues the restrictive approach could backfire. Read more

Florida Bill to Restrict Vape Sales to FDA Approved Products

The Florida House has passed a divisive bill that would effectively ban the sale of all but 34 tobacco-flavored vaping products sold by Big Tobacco companies in the state. The legislation, HB 1007, cleared the House on an 83-26 vote, with two Republicans voting against the measure sponsored by Palm City Republican Rep. Toby Overdorf.

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Florida Bill Requires Vape Makers to Note No FDA Approval

A new Florida bill (SB 1006) would mandate all nicotine product manufacturers clearly state on packaging that their vaping devices have not received regulatory approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The state Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment and General Government unanimously passed the proposed legislation on February 21st. Read more

Michigan Bills Seek Vape Flavor Ban and 57% Tax

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A series of Michigan Senate bills introduced this month threatens to eliminate access to flavored vapes while making remaining products unaffordable via enormous taxes. Anti-vaping groups back the legislation which public health advocates argue will harm rather than protect citizens. Read more

Anti-vape bills pass second committees in Alabama

As the vaping epidemic continues to grow, Alabama is taking critical steps to counteract this dangerous trend. Two significant anti-vaping bills are currently making their way through the Legislature, drawing attention from all corners of the state. Each of these legislative proposals is only one vote away from becoming law. Their progression represents a pivotal moment in the fight against substance abuse among youth.

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Alabama Senator Introduced Bill to Ban Underage Vaping

Alabama legislators are taking a firm stance against youth vaping with the introduction of a bill that would make it illegal for minors to possess vaping devices. The bill, spearheaded by State Senator Vivian Figures, aims to curb the rising trend of underage vaping, which has become a growing concern among health and education officials.

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Texas Senate Bill Proposes Ban on Flavored Tobacco and Vaping Products

S.B. 920 Aims to Prohibit Sales of Products with Distinguishable Non-Tobacco Tastes or Aromas

Senator Carol Alvarado (D-Houston) has introduced a new bill in the Texas Senate that would ban the sale of all flavored tobacco and vaping products in the state. Senate Bill 920 (S.B. 920) defines a flavored product as one that has a “distinguishable taste or aroma other than the taste or aroma of tobacco.”

The bill includes a unique “rebuttable presumption” clause, which states that if a company publicly claims that a product “imparts a taste or smell other than the taste or smell of tobacco,” including through text or images on the product labels, the product would be considered flavored and its sale would be prohibited.

Unlike some other states’ flavored tobacco bans, S.B. 920 does not include any exemptions. The bill would not penalize consumers for purchasing, possessing, or consuming these products. However, it would make it illegal to share or give these products to another person.

Currently, only California and Massachusetts have statewide bans on the sale of flavored tobacco products, both of which include limited exemptions for certain flavored cigar sales. Massachusetts allows specialty cigar lounges to continue selling flavored cigars, while California permits the sale of flavored cigars with a wholesale price of $12 or more.

Federal Action on Flavored Tobacco Expected

In early 2023, the head of the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products announced that the agency aims to introduce a nationwide ban on flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes by the fall of 2023. The proposed Texas bill aligns with this anticipated federal action, signaling a growing trend toward more stringent regulation of flavored tobacco and vaping products.

As the bill progresses through the Texas legislature, stakeholders on all sides of the issue will undoubtedly be watching closely and weighing in on the potential impacts of such a ban on public health, individual freedoms, and the tobacco and vaping industries.