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WV SB914

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Takubo

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Cigarette excise tax increases from $1.20 to $2.70 per pack of 20 cigarettes, effective July 1, 2026
  • Excise tax on other tobacco products increases from 12 percent to 51 percent of the wholesale price, effective July 1, 2026
  • Adds definition of "electronic smoking device" to include e-cigarettes, vape pens, e-cigars, and related components and substances containing nicotine
  • Ten percent of all tobacco tax revenue collected will be dedicated to the West Virginia Division of Tobacco Prevention
  • Eliminates the 4 percent discount previously allowed to wholesalers for affixing tax stamps and prepaying cigarette taxes

Legislative Description

Increasing taxes on tobacco products

Taxation

Last Action

To Health and Human Resources

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Resources2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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