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RI H7804

RI H7804
Reduces the cigarette tax imposed by 75% for any modified risk tobacco product as defined in § 21 U.S.C. 387 k as a tobacco product sold/distributed to reduce the harm/risk of tobacco-related disease associated with commercially marketed tobacco products.


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Introduced
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would reduce the cigarette tax imposed by seventy-five percent (75%) for any modified risk tobacco product as defined in § 21 U.S.C. 387K as a tobacco product sold or distributed to reduce the harm or risk of tobacco-related disease associated with commercially marketed tobacco products. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to reduce the cigarette tax by seventy-five percent (75%) for any product that the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services has determined to be a "modified risk tobacco product," which is defined as a tobacco product sold or distributed with the aim of reducing the harm or risk of tobacco-related diseases associated with commercially marketed tobacco products, as outlined in the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. This reduction would apply to the existing tax imposed on cigarettes sold or held for sale in the state, and the bill would become effective immediately upon its passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance (on 02/12/2026)

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