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HB 8254·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- CIGARETTE, OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE-DELIVERY SYSTEM PRODUCTS

IntroducedFiled Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: Messier
Latest Action

04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 29, 2026

Summary

The bill bans the sale, offer for sale, or possession with intent to sell flavored electronic nicotine‑delivery system (ENDS) products in Rhode Island. It defines a “characterizing flavor” broadly and exempts only licensed cannabis compassion centers and cultivators, provided the products do not contain tobacco or nicotine. The measure seeks to curb youth appeal of flavored vaping products.

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