Increases taxes on tobacco products and dedicates 10% of revenue to the West Virginia Division of Tobacco Prevention.

West Virginia SB914 amends the Tobacco Products Excise Tax Act by increasing taxes on tobacco products, including cigarettes and other tobacco products. The bill raises the tax rate on cigarettes to $2.70 per 20 cigarettes and on other tobacco products to 51% of the wholesale price. It also repeals previous tax discounts and dedicates 10% of the collected revenue to the West Virginia Division of Tobacco Prevention. The changes are effective from July 1, 2026.

Increases taxes on tobacco products and dedicates 10% of revenue to the West Virginia Division of Tobacco Prevention.

West Virginia SB914 amends the Tobacco Products Excise Tax Act by increasing taxes on tobacco products, including cigarettes and other tobacco products. The bill raises the tax rate on cigarettes to $2.70 per 20 cigarettes and on other tobacco products to 51% of the wholesale price. It also repeals previous tax discounts and dedicates 10% of the collected revenue to the West Virginia Division of Tobacco Prevention. The changes are effective from July 1, 2026.