AN ACT relating to hemp-derived vapor products.
Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 438 to define "hemp-derived vapor product," "retailer," and "vapor product"; require a retailer to verify that a recipient of a shipment or delivery of hemp-derived vapor products is at least 21 years old; require visual examination or use of age verification technology to verify the recipient's identity at delivery; establish penalties for a retailer or common or private carrier in violation; establish penalties for a consumer who intentionally causes an unlawful delivery; require products to be returned to the retailer if the common or private carrier cannot complete delivery.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Feb 2, 2026
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Total actions
3
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Committee
2
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
introduced in House
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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