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WA HB1203

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kristine Reeves

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, display, marketing, and advertising of all flavored tobacco and nicotine products in Washington state beginning January 1, 2026, including menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars, flavored vape products, and nicotine pouches with flavors like fruit, candy, mint, or any cooling/numbing sensation

  • Bans "entertainment vapor products" that feature interactive gaming or entertainment functions such as video games (pac-man, tetris), music playback, photo/video display, or animations built into the vaping device

  • Requires the Department of Health to develop a statewide prevention and awareness campaign about flavored tobacco products and report to the legislature by January 1, 2026

  • Establishes escalating penalties for violations: $1,000 for first offense up to $10,000 and 12-month license suspension for fourth offense, with license revocation for five or more violations within three years

  • Designates violations as unfair or deceptive practices under the Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.86) and requires retailers to display signage about the prohibition on flavored product sales

Legislative Description

Prohibiting the sale of certain tobacco and nicotine products.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/21/2025
Consumer Protection & Business1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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