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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to create the vaping settlement trust fund to be administered by the Office of the Attorney General; direct the deposit of certain litigation proceeds into the fund; direct the allowable use of fund moneys for certain youth prevention and cessation efforts.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new trust fund within the State Treasury called the vaping settlement trust fund, which will be managed by the Office of the Attorney General. This fund will receive money from settlements, judgments, or bankruptcy proceedings related to litigation against Juul Labs Inc., specifically excluding any fees awarded to the Attorney General for legal costs, starting from August 1, 2026. The money in this fund is designated solely for the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program within the Department for Public Health to support initiatives aimed at preventing youth vaping and helping young people quit. Importantly, any money not spent by the end of a fiscal year will not be lost but will be carried over to the next year, ensuring continuous funding for these prevention and cessation efforts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (S) (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb74.html |
| Senate Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB74/SCS1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb74/orig_bill.pdf |
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