Washington HB1416 increases taxes on tobacco and vapor products to fund cancer research and public health services.

Washington HB1416 imposes a tax on vapor products at a rate of $0.30 per milliliter of solution, with a reduced tax for products issued a modified risk tobacco product order. It also imposes a tax on cigarettes at a rate of $0.015 per cigarette. The tax on tobacco products is set at 95 percent of the taxable sales price, with specific rates for cigars, moist snuff, and other tobacco products. Revenue from these taxes is directed to the Andy Hill cancer research endowment fund match transfer account and the foundational public health services account. The act takes effect October 1, 2025.

Washington HB1416 increases taxes on tobacco and vapor products to fund cancer research and public health services.

Washington HB1416 imposes a tax on vapor products at a rate of $0.30 per milliliter of solution, with a reduced tax for products issued a modified risk tobacco product order. It also imposes a tax on cigarettes at a rate of $0.015 per cigarette. The tax on tobacco products is set at 95 percent of the taxable sales price, with specific rates for cigars, moist snuff, and other tobacco products. Revenue from these taxes is directed to the Andy Hill cancer research endowment fund match transfer account and the foundational public health services account. The act takes effect October 1, 2025.