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RI H8254

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mary Messier

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds menthol to the list of prohibited "characterizing flavors" for electronic nicotine-delivery system (vaping) products in Rhode Island, removing the previous exemption for menthol alongside tobacco flavor

  • Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or possession with intent to sell menthol-flavored vaping products to consumers within the state

  • Exempts compassion centers and licensed cannabis cultivators registered with the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, except for products containing tobacco or nicotine

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Includes menthol as a flavored electronic nicotine-delivery system product.

Taxation

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance3/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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