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The landscape for vaping products in the United States is more dynamic and complex than ever. As of April 9, 2025, state legislatures across the country are actively debating and enacting laws that could fundamentally reshape the market. Two dominant, yet distinct, regulatory trends have emerged, creating uncertainty and high stakes for consumers, manufacturers, and retailers alike: the rapid proliferation of state-level Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) registry laws and the continued push for comprehensive flavor bans. Understanding these trends, the forces driving them, and their potential impacts is crucial for anyone involved in the vaping space. This post dives into the current state of play, examining key legislative battles and what they signify for the future of vaping in the U.S.1
Read moreTexas lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 1698, which aims to combat the influx of illegal e-cigarette products by establishing a Texas-specific directory of FDA-compliant vape products. The bill, heard Monday in the Senate State Affairs Committee, would ban the sale of any products not listed in the directory.
Read moreThe Tennessee House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee recently passed House Bill 968, presented by Representative David Hawk, with a 12-1 majority on March 10, 2025. The bill proposes a 10% tax on all open-system vapor products and bans non-FDA-approved products, creating a registry of approved vapes and ensuring that only FDA-deemed acceptable products are sold in stores.
Read moreIn the first few months of 2025, several state legislatures have introduced bills to establish vapor product directories, signaling a growing interest in regulating the sale of these products. The states considering such legislation include Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Virginia, with similar bills also introduced in Arizona, Hawaii, Iowa, Nebraska, New York, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia and Utah. Additionally, Oklahoma is looking to update its existing directory framework to align with these recent proposals.
Read moreMississippi Governor Tate Reeves has signed HB 916 into law, making the state the 11th in the U.S. to pass a tobacco industry-sponsored PMTA registry law. The law will restrict the sale of most disposable vapes, bottled e-liquids, and refillable vape devices, creating a significant market advantage for products made by major tobacco companies like Altria Group (NJOY vapes) and R.J. Reynolds (Vuse).
Read moreMississippi, once a trailblazer in the fight against Big Tobacco, now finds itself in a peculiar position as a new law threatens to hand the vaping market to the very companies the state once sued. The recently passed HB 916, which quietly made its way to Governor Tate Reeves’ desk last week, is set to drastically change the landscape of the vaping industry in the state, leaving many small businesses fearing for their future.
Read moreGeorgia 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
The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) has published its new V.A.P.E. Directory, an official registry of approved vape and alternative nicotine products permitted for sale in the state. Popular disposable brands like Elf Bar are absent from the list, effectively banning their retail sale in Louisiana. Read more
Oklahoma has taken a significant step in the fight against the distribution of illegal vape products by becoming one of the first states to establish a vapor product registry. The registry requires manufacturers and retailers to report the vapor products they intend to sell within the state, aiming to assist local law enforcement in tackling the growing issue of illegal, disposable flavored vapes that target children.
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