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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Passed
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/05/2026
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)
Scott Alexander (R)*,
Mike Bohacek (R)*,
Aaron Freeman (R)*,
Spencer Deery (R),
Eric Koch (R),
J.D. Prescott (R),
Linda Rogers (R),
Elizabeth Rowray (R),
Daryl Schmitt (R),
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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