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KS SB355

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Federal and State Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires electronic cigarette manufacturers selling in Kansas to obtain a state license with a $500 application fee and post a corporate surety bond for tax payment; licenses expire December 31 annually and are non-transferable

  • Prohibits sales of e-cigarettes marketed to minors, including products with cartoon characters, celebrity images, symbols targeting minors, designs disguising the product as something other than an e-cigarette, or entertainment features like games or music

  • Mandates that all wholesale transactions of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and roll-your-own tobacco occur only between parties holding valid Kansas licenses, with verification required before completing any transaction

  • Adds "electronic cigarette manufacturer" as a new defined license category under the Kansas Cigarette and Tobacco Products Act, with out-of-state manufacturers required to appoint the Secretary of State as their agent for service of process

  • Requires the Kansas Department of Revenue to publish and monthly update a list of active licensees, including a separate list of suspended or revoked licenses with dates of suspension and anticipated reinstatement

Legislative Description

Regulating the manufacture, wholesale and distribution of electronic cigarettes in this state and establishing licensure of electronic cigarette manufacturers.

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Federal and State Affairs2/13/2026
Federal and State Affairs1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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