HB5437

Creating the Vape Safety Act

Complete·3/14/26

Establishes the Vape Safety Act to regulate vape and smoke retailers in West Virginia.

The Vape Safety Act establishes regulations for vape and smoke retailers in West Virginia. It mandates that manufacturers submit annual certifications of their vapor products to the State Tax Commissioner and the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner. Foreign manufacturers must appoint an agent for service of process in West Virginia. Retailers must allow inspections and provide access to their facilities. The act prohibits selling vapor products not listed in the Vapor Product Directory and imposes civil penalties for violations.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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5 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 5

1:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Resources Committee Meeting

Feb 23

3:30 PM

Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

History

Apr 1

House

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 25

House

To Governor 3/25/26

Mar 14

Senate

House Message received