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MO HB3206

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lane Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands definitions in Missouri law to include "alternative nicotine products" (noncombustible products containing nicotine for human consumption) and "vapor products" (electronic cigarettes, vapes, and similar devices) alongside traditional tobacco products

  • Requires manufacturers of cigarettes, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, and tobacco products to obtain an annual $1,000 tobacco products manufacturer license; vapor product manufacturers must also meet additional certification requirements including PACT Act compliance and FDA status disclosure

  • Establishes a mandatory $200 annual tobacco retail license for each location selling these products, with initial inspections within 90 days and at least two unannounced inspections annually thereafter

  • Beginning January 1, 2027, applies the existing 10% tax on tobacco products (based on manufacturer's invoice price) to alternative nicotine products and vapor products, with revenue deposited in the health initiatives fund

  • Prohibits marketing tobacco substitutes with cartoon characters, imagery mimicking products marketed to minors, celebrity images, or entertainment features; bans products containing cannabinoids, alcohol, kratom, kava, psilocybin mushrooms, or tianeptine

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions related to the regulation of certain tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products

Last Action

Read Second Time (H)

2/5/2026

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