Across the U.S., lawmakers are proposing bills that would limit access to vapor products, impose excessive taxes, and threaten small businesses. From Washington to Nebraska, Oregon, Kentucky, and South Dakota, the push for restrictive regulations could drive former smokers back to combustible cigarettes and eliminate thousands of jobs in the vape industry.
Here’s what’s happening in each state and how you can take action.
🚨 Washington: HB 1534 – The “PMTA Registry” Sales Ban
📅 Public Hearing: Friday, January 31, 2025 – 8:00 AM
Washington lawmakers are considering HB 1534, a bill that would ban the sale of vapor products that have not received full FDA authorization. Given the FDA’s slow and inconsistent approval process, this bill would wipe out most of the vapor market overnight, leaving consumers with only a handful of approved products.
📢 Take Action: Stop the Washington Vape Ban
🚨 Nebraska: LB 712 – 40% Vape Tax
Nebraska’s LB 712 would impose a 40% wholesale tax on vapor products, making safer nicotine alternatives less affordable and discouraging smokers from switching.
📉 The Harmful Impact:
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Fewer quit attempts as higher prices push smokers away from vaping.
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Small business closures as local vape shops struggle to compete.
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Growth of an unregulated market, increasing risks for consumers.
📢 Take Action: Stop the Nebraska Vape Tax
🚨 Oregon: SB 702 – Statewide Flavor Ban
Oregon’s SB 702 would ban the sale of flavored nicotine and tobacco products—even those already authorized by the FDA. This means that menthol, mint, and wintergreen would be outlawed without any scientific review.
🚷 What This Means for Consumers:
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Fewer harm reduction options, driving people back to cigarettes.
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Increased out-of-state or black-market purchases.
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More small business closures, devastating local vape retailers.
📢 Take Action: Stop the Oregon Flavor Ban
🚨 Kentucky: HB 62 & HB 63 – Fighting FDA Overreach
Kentucky lawmakers are pushing HB 62 & HB 63 to reverse a restrictive vape directory and ensure that businesses can continue selling safer nicotine products while awaiting FDA decisions. These bills are a direct response to federal regulatory overreach, protecting consumer choice and small businesses.
📢 Call Governor Andy Beshear:
📞 (502) 564-2611
📩 Email: Contact the Governor
🚨 South Dakota: HB 1069 – The “PMTA Registry” Ban
Similar to Washington’s HB 1534, South Dakota’s HB 1069 would restrict sales to only FDA-authorized vapor products, effectively handing the market over to Big Tobacco while shutting down independent vape retailers.
What’s at Stake?
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Hundreds of jobs lost as vape shops close.
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Severely limited product choices for adult consumers.
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Increased smoking rates as safer alternatives disappear.
📢 Take Action: Stop the South Dakota Vape Ban
Why This Matters
These bills are part of a nationwide trend that seeks to:
❌ Limit access to harm reduction products.
❌ Enforce strict FDA regulations at the state level.
❌ Increase taxes on safer alternatives.
❌ Protect Big Tobacco by eliminating independent competition.
If we don’t fight back, vapers, small businesses, and public health will suffer.
📢 How You Can Help
✅ Contact Your Lawmakers – Urge them to oppose these harmful bills.
✅ Share Your Story – Explain how vaping helped you quit smoking.
✅ Support CASAA & Advocacy Groups – Stay informed and take action.
🚨 Act Now Before It’s Too Late! 🚨
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