HB4629

Relating to medical cessation treatment and research

Chamber Passed·2/3/26

West Virginia HB4629 amends tobacco usage restrictions to allow exemptions for tobacco product distribution to individuals aged 18-21 for cessation.

West Virginia HB4629 amends Section 16-9A-3 of the Code of West Virginia to allow exemptions for the distribution of tobacco products to individuals aged 18-21 for tobacco cessation and research purposes in sanctioned medically supervised programs by institutions of higher education. The bill maintains penalties for violations, including fines and non-criminal, non-monetary penalties for first-time offenders. Subsequent violations result in escalating fines.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 87–5 · Feb 3
Current
Health and Human Resources Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
7
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

91 Yea

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2 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 5

1:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Resources Committee Meeting

Jan 28

3:30 PM

House Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

History

Feb 4

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Feb 4

Senate

To Health and Human Resources

Feb 4

Senate

To Health and Human Resources