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H8188

Defines an alternative nicotine product as any noncombustible product without tobacco leaf but nicotine from another source and also taxes alternative nicotine products at $2.00 per container up to 20 units.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8188 defines alternative nicotine products and imposes a tax on them.

Rhode Island H8188 amends the General Laws to define "alternative nicotine product" as any noncombustible product without tobacco leaf but containing nicotine from another source. The bill also imposes a tax of $2.00 per container on alternative nicotine products, up to 20 units, with a proportionate tax for more than 20 units. The tax is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 9

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance