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RI H8254
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mary Messier
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AI Summary
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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
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Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or possession with intent to sell menthol-flavored vaping products to consumers within the state
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Exempts compassion centers and licensed cannabis cultivators registered with the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, except for products containing tobacco or nicotine
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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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