SSB 3193 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to the taxation and regulation of alternative nicotine products and vapor products, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

This bill establishes new definitions for "alternative nicotine products" and "vapor products" to include a wide range of non-tobacco items like e-cigarettes and their components, while excluding those already regulated as drugs or devices. It creates a dedicated state health care trust fund financed by taxes on these products and traditional tobacco, with a specific portion of the revenue allocated to pediatric cancer research and clinical therapy at the University of Iowa. Additionally, the legislation introduces an inventory tax for businesses holding stock of these products when tax rates increase and clarifies the roles of distributors, manufacturers, and wholesalers in the supply chain.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 6, 2026 Last action Apr 8, 2026
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Apr 8, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2480.
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Apr 7, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
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Apr 6, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 04/07/2026 1:00PM Senate Lounge.
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Apr 6, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee: Warme, Dotzler, and Reichman.
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Apr 6, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Appropriations.
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