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
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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.
Read moreA 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
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
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.
Read moreAlabama 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.
Read moreS.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.”
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