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IN SB0144

IN SB0144
Tobacco, e-liquid, and vapor devices.


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Introduced
01/05/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
01/23/2026
Passed
03/05/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/05/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Tobacco, e-liquid, and vapor devices. Increases the penalty for a person who: (1) makes a delivery sale of an e-liquid to an individual less than 21 years of age; (2) sells or distributes a tobacco product to a person less than 21 years of age; and (3) purchases a tobacco product for a person less than 21 years of age; from a Class C infraction to a Class B infraction. Makes it a Class B infraction for a person to make a delivery sale of a vapor device to an individual less than 21 years of age. Makes it a Class B infraction for a person to: (1) sell or distribute a vapor device to a person less than 21 years of age; and (2) purchase a vapor device for a person less than 21 years of age. Makes it a Class C infraction for a person less than 21 years of age to purchase, accept, or possess a vapor device. Prohibits a person from advertising an e-liquid or a vapor product, by any medium, within 1,000 feet of school property.

AI Summary

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, increases penalties for selling or distributing tobacco products, e-liquids (which are nicotine-containing liquids for vaping), and vapor devices (powered vaporizers that convert e-liquid into inhalable vapor) to individuals under 21 years old, changing the offense from a Class C infraction to a Class B infraction. It also makes it a Class B infraction for someone to make a delivery sale of a vapor device to someone under 21, and a Class C infraction for individuals under 21 to purchase, accept, or possess a vapor device. Furthermore, the bill prohibits advertising e-liquids or vapor products within 1,000 feet of school property, with violations being a Class C infraction, or a Class C misdemeanor for repeat offenders.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Public Law 141 (on 03/05/2026)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Tobacco Abuse, Treatment, and Education
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/144/details 12/31/2025
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/SB0144.06.ENRH.pdf 02/28/2026
Fiscal Note #1: House Enrolled https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/fiscal-notes/SB0144.06.ENRH.FN001.pdf 02/28/2026
Conference Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/ccrs/SB0144.05.ENGH.CCS001.pdf 02/27/2026
Conference Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/ccrs/SB0144.05.ENGH.CCH001.pdf 02/27/2026
Fiscal Note #2: House Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/fiscal-notes/SB0144.05.ENGH.FN002.pdf 02/24/2026
Fiscal Note #1: House Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/fiscal-notes/SB0144.05.ENGH.FN001.pdf 02/23/2026
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/SB0144.05.ENGH.pdf 02/23/2026
House Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/amendments/SB0144.04.COMH.AMH001.pdf 02/23/2026
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/SB0144.04.COMH.pdf 02/19/2026
Fiscal Note #1: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/fiscal-notes/SB0144.04.COMH.FN001.pdf 02/19/2026
House Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/committee-reports/SB0144.03.ENGS.CRH001.pdf 02/19/2026
Vote Sheet February 18, 2026 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/votesheets/SB0144.03.ENGS.00.pdf 02/19/2026
House Courts and Criminal Code Amendment #2 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/committee-amendments/amendments/SB0144.03.ENGS.AMH02.pdf 02/18/2026
House Courts and Criminal Code Amendment #2 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/committee-amendments/drafts/AM014402.pdf 02/17/2026
Fiscal Note #2: Senate Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/fiscal-notes/SB0144.03.ENGS.FN002.pdf 01/22/2026
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/SB0144.03.ENGS.pdf 01/20/2026
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/fiscal-notes/SB0144.03.ENGS.FN001.pdf 01/20/2026
Senate Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/amendments/SB0144.02.COMS.AMS001.pdf 01/20/2026
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/fiscal-notes/SB0144.02.COMS.FN001.pdf 01/13/2026
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/SB0144.02.COMS.pdf 01/13/2026
Senate Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/committee-reports/SB0144.01.INTR.CRS001.pdf 01/13/2026
Vote Sheet January 13, 2026 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/votesheets/SB0144.01.INTR.03.pdf 01/13/2026
Fiscal Note #1: Introduced https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/fiscal-notes/SB0144.01.INTR.FN001.pdf 12/31/2025
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0144/SB0144.01.INTR.pdf 12/31/2025
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