2026 Regular Session

HB623

Provides for a three-tier system of permitting for the producers, manufacturers, and wholesalers of vapor products (RRF NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)

Chamber Passed·5/14/26

Prefiled

Introduced

Chamber Passed5/14/26

Final Passage

Complete

Establishes a three-tier permitting system for tobacco and vapor products in Louisiana.

Louisiana HB623 establishes a three-tier system for the permitting of tobacco and vapor products. Manufacturers cannot hold retail or wholesale permits and must sell only to wholesalers with valid permits. Wholesalers cannot hold retail permits or manufacture products. Retailers cannot hold wholesale permits, manufacture products, or purchase from unauthorized sources. The commissioner must establish a digital tracking system for product transfers. Penalties include fines and permit suspension or revocation.

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Where it stands

Last: Passed the House · 31–0 · May 14
Current: The Senate
Next: Senate floor vote

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Absent

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Calendar

May 27

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

History

May 29

House

Scheduled for concurrence on 05/29/2026.

May 28

Senate

Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 31 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.