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HI HB1076

HI HB1076
Relating To Health.


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Introduced
01/25/2023
In Committee
02/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Appropriates funds. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to the sale of tobacco products. Effective January 1, 2024.

AI Summary

This bill bans the sale of flavored tobacco products, including those with menthol, and prohibits the mislabeling of e-liquid products as nicotine-free in Hawaii, effective January 1, 2024. It appropriates $1 million in funds for the Department of Health to enforce these new regulations, including hiring inspectors and hearing officers. The bill also repeals certain provisions related to the preemption of local tobacco sales regulations. Overall, the bill aims to address the public health threat posed by flavored tobacco products, particularly the youth vaping epidemic in Hawaii.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. (on 12/11/2023)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ General Health
  • ‐ Infants and Children
  • ‐ Tobacco Abuse, Treatment, and Education

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