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OR HB2528

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "tobacco products" to include nicotine derived from any source, including oral nicotine pouches and nicotine lozenges, not just tobacco-derived nicotine

  • Prohibits distributing, selling, or offering tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems to persons under 21 years of age, with business owners liable for violations by employees or agents

  • Bans distributing or providing tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems without compensation (free samples)

  • Requires retailers to sell cigarettes, inhalant delivery systems, and smokeless tobacco products only through face-to-face exchanges on licensed premises, prohibiting mail, telephone, and online sales to consumers

  • Amendments to ORS 431A.175 become operative October 1, 2025, with the full act taking effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns

Legislative Description

Relating to public health; prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance and Revenue6/16/2025
Revenue4/15/2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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