New York A06444 prohibits the sale of cigarettes with single-use filters and single-use electronic cigarettes.

New York A06444, known as the tobacco product waste reduction act, prohibits the sale or offering for sale of cigarettes utilizing single-use filters and single-use electronic cigarettes. The bill cites health and environmental concerns, including the fact that cigarette filters do not improve safety and can increase health risks. It also notes that single-use electronic cigarettes contribute to plastic pollution and pose health threats to children. The bill imposes civil penalties for violations and takes effect on January 1, 2026.

New York A06444 prohibits the sale of cigarettes with single-use filters and single-use electronic cigarettes.

New York A06444, known as the tobacco product waste reduction act, prohibits the sale or offering for sale of cigarettes utilizing single-use filters and single-use electronic cigarettes. The bill cites health and environmental concerns, including the fact that cigarette filters do not improve safety and can increase health risks. It also notes that single-use electronic cigarettes contribute to plastic pollution and pose health threats to children. The bill imposes civil penalties for violations and takes effect on January 1, 2026.