SB1000

Regulating vape and smoke shop retailers

Chamber Passed·3/3/26

West Virginia SB1000 regulates the sale of alternative nicotine products, ensuring safety and marketing standards.

West Virginia SB1000, the Alternative Nicotine Product Regulatory Act of 2026, aims to protect public health by regulating the sale of alternative nicotine products. The bill mandates safety and security measures, including child-proof caps and tamper-evident packaging. It also restricts the use of certain terms and imagery in product names and packaging to prevent targeting minors. The bill creates the Alternative Nicotine Products Compliance Fund to support enforcement and authorizes civil penalties for violations. The act takes effect 90 days after passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 34–0 · Mar 3
Current
Health & Human Resources Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed Senate (Roll No. 300)

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 26

1:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Resources Committee Meeting

History

Mar 5

House

House received Senate message

Mar 5

House

Introduced in House

Mar 5

House

To Health and Human Resources