Regulates the sale of oral nicotine pouches
This bill regulates the sale of oral nicotine pouches, which are small pouches containing nicotine but no tobacco that users place between their lip and gum. It defines these products legally and expands existing rules to include them alongside traditional tobacco items, vapor products, and herbal cigarettes. The law prohibits retailers from giving away these products for free, offering discounts, or selling them below the listed price, with specific exceptions for certain events and private functions. Additionally, the bill requires strict age verification, ensuring that any free distribution or sale to individuals under twenty-one is prevented by checking valid government-issued identification.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2026
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Erik Bottcher
DDemocratic
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