Washington State proposes banning flavored tobacco and nicotine products to curb youth vaping.

Washington State lawmakers are proposing House Bill 1203 to ban flavored tobacco and nicotine products to reduce youth vaping. The bill, if passed, would prohibit the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and other flavored tobacco products starting January 1, 2026. Retailers would need to display signs prohibiting these sales, with penalties including fines and license suspensions for violations. The move aims to address the CDC's designation of youth vaping as an epidemic, as most youth who use tobacco start with flavored products.

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