Iowa HSB694 modifies health-related regulations, including taxes on tobacco and vapor products, and establishes a compact for psychologists to.

Iowa HSB694 introduces several health-related changes, including tax adjustments on tobacco and vapor products, and establishes a compact for psychologists to practice telepsychology across state lines. The bill raises the cigarette tax from 6.8 cents to 10.05 cents per cigarette, and imposes a 55% tax on tobacco products and vapor products. It also creates an excise tax on consumable hemp products at a rate of 15% on the retail sales price. The bill mandates that certain healthcare providers complete continuing education on nutrition and metabolic health.

Iowa HSB694 modifies health-related regulations, including taxes on tobacco and vapor products, and establishes a compact for psychologists to.

Iowa HSB694 introduces several health-related changes, including tax adjustments on tobacco and vapor products, and establishes a compact for psychologists to practice telepsychology across state lines. The bill raises the cigarette tax from 6.8 cents to 10.05 cents per cigarette, and imposes a 55% tax on tobacco products and vapor products. It also creates an excise tax on consumable hemp products at a rate of 15% on the retail sales price. The bill mandates that certain healthcare providers complete continuing education on nutrition and metabolic health.