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NJ A4572

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rosy Bagolie

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "vapor product" to explicitly include single-use and disposable vaping devices, closing a regulatory loophole in existing New Jersey law.

  • Increases civil penalties for selling tobacco or vapor products to persons under 21 from $250/$500/$1,000 to $10,000/$20,000/$20,000 for first, second, and third-plus violations respectively.

  • Mandates 90-day license suspension for retailers after a third violation of underage sales laws, with license revocation required after a fourth violation.

  • Requires 25% of collected penalties to be used exclusively for youth-focused tobacco and vaping prevention education, including school programs, community awareness campaigns, and cessation services.

  • Makes it a petty disorderly offense for anyone 21 or older to purchase refillable or single-use electronic smoking devices or vapor products for a person under 21 years of age.

Legislative Description

Regulates certain vapor products.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Health3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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