HB 2382 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning excise taxes on cigarettes, vapor products, and tobacco products.

HB 2382 adds a $0.10 tax per cigarette and updates tax rates for vapor and tobacco products. It directs new tax revenue to three specific accounts: the first $10 million yearly funds emergency medical services (like stroke and heart attack care), the next $2 million supports tobacco enforcement efforts, and 10% of remaining revenue after 2028 goes to public health services. This affects cigarette manufacturers, vapor product sellers, and tobacco retailers who pay the taxes. The bill also modifies vapor product tax rates to 95% of sales price and adjusts tobacco tax calculations for certain products.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 9, 2026 Last action Feb 24, 2026

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What changed between versions

Bill → Substitute Bill · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to shift the start date for new tax revenue allocations from 2026 to 2027, allowing the legislature one additional year to collect the initial funds. A new provision was added to ensure that if the existing vapor product tax does not generate enough money for cancer research, the new cigarette tax revenue will fill the gap. The bill was also updated to reflect its new status as a Substitute Bill after committee review.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the effective date of new funding streams was expanded to include a contingency plan for funding cancer research if other revenue sources fall short.

TIMELINE

The start date for depositing new cigarette tax revenues into the emergency system and enforcement accounts was moved from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027.

FISCAL

A new requirement was added stating that if the vapor product tax fails to generate the required $10 million for cancer research, the new cigarette tax revenue must be used to make up the difference.

TECHNICAL

The bill header was updated to reflect its new bill number (H-3510.1) and status as a Substitute Bill following committee amendments.

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Committee

Feb 24, 2026

Committee

Referred to Appropriations.

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

lower

Feb 9, 2026

Committee

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

lower

Feb 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Minority; without recommendation.

lower

Feb 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Minority; do not pass.

lower

Feb 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM.

lower

Jan 30, 2026

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 1:30 PM.

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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors