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CA AB2667
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Heather Hadwick
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AI Summary
- Prohibits marketing, selling, or distributing vape products that imitate food, candy, school supplies, or clothing to conceal their nature from adults, or that use branding depicting characters from movies, TV shows, videogames, or comics known to appeal to minors
- Establishes civil penalties of $1,000 for first violations, $2,500 for second violations, and $5,000 for third and subsequent violations, with distributors facing $50,000 per violation
- Creates an infraction punishable by up to $500 for violating the advertising prohibitions, and requires license revocation or suspension for tobacco retailers and cannabis licensees found in violation
- Requires the Department of Toxic Substances Control to evaluate safer disposal options for vape pens confiscated from students by schools, with recommendations due before January 1, 2030
- Authorizes permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities to mechanically disassemble vape pens and devices to separate batteries and components containing liquids or gases
Legislative Description
Vape products: household hazardous waste: advertising.
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on E.S & T.M. and B. & P.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials3/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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