IN SB0144

Increases penalties for selling or distributing tobacco products, e-liquids, or vapor devices to individuals under 21 from a Class C infraction to a Class B infraction, effective July 1, 2026

Expands the definition of "tobacco product" to explicitly include e-liquid products alongside e-liquid and adds a new statutory definition for "vapor device" as a powered vaporizer that converts e-liquid to vapor for inhalation

Prohibits advertising e-liquids or vapor products within 1,000 feet of school property, with violations classified as a Class C infraction for first offense and Class C misdemeanor for repeat offenders

Extends existing underage sales prohibitions and defenses (such as valid ID verification or buyer appearing over 30) to cover vapor devices in addition to tobacco products

Maintains existing Class C infraction penalties for persons under 21 who purchase, accept, or possess tobacco products or vapor devices