Status Summary

First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care on 1.14.2020. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 1.22.2020. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care on 2.3.2020; 1st substitute bill passed.Referred to Ways & Means on 2.5.2020. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means on 2.20.2020.  Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means on 3.2.2020; 2nd substitute bill substituted, majority pass and passed to Rules Committee for second reading. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on 3.6.2020. 2nd substitute bill substituted.  Floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading on 3.12.2020. (updated 3.13.2020) 

Legislative Session

2020

Status

In Progress

Sponsor

Rep. Kuderer; By request of Office of the Governor
More about this bill

The sale of flavored vapor products will be banned and additional regulatory protections will be added in order to protect the health of youth and young adults. Several related definitions are added and further restrictions are added around the vapor products and their manufacturers. 

Manufacturers must obtain a license and abide by the outlined requirements to maintain it. The board shall adopt rules around the inspection for locations where vapor products are manufactured, transported, and handled. 
Health care

Companion Bill

HB 2454: Protecting public health and safety by enhancing the regulation of vapor products.