Arkansas legislation · 95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Arkansas HB1626: TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DISPOSAL VAPOR PRODUCTS FROM A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY
Status: Failed, May 5, 2025
What the bill says
An act to be entitled an act to prohibit the sale of disposable vapor products from a prohibited foreign party; and for other purposes. subtitle to prohibit the sale of disposal vapor products from a prohibited foreign party.
From the introduced text:
An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DISPOSABLE VAPOR PRODUCTS FROM A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DISPOSAL VAPOR PRODUCTS FROM A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 26-57-203, concerning definitions within the Arkansas Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1977, is amended to add additional subdivisions to read as follows: (38) "Disposable vapor product" means a vapor product that: (A) Has a battery that is not detachable from the atomizer or vaporizer; (B) Cannot be refilled with e-liquid; and (C) Is designed to be disposed of after the e-liquid is used; and (39) "Prohibited foreign party" means the same as in § 18-11-802. *JMB119* 03-19-2025 14:13:28 JMB119 As Engrossed: H3/4/25 H3/19/25 HB1626 SECTION 2. Arkansas Code Title 26, Chapter 57, Subchapter 2, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows: 26-57-269. Prohibition on sale of disposable vapor product. (a) A person or entity shall not sell or offer for sale at retail in this state a disposable vapor product from a prohibited foreign party. (b)(1) The Director of Arkansas Tobacco Control may seize and hold for disposition of the courts or the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board any disposable vapor product …
Sponsors
- Matt Duffield (R, 53) · primary sponsor
- Missy Irvin (R, 24)
- Brandon Achor (R, 71)
- Fred Allen (D, 77)
- Wade Andrews (R, 98)
- Glenn Barnes (D, 65)
- Lincoln Barnett (D, 63)
- Beaty Jr., Howard (R, 95)
- Rick Beck (R, 43)
- Mary Bentley (R, 54)
- Stan Berry (R, 44)
- Harlan Breaux (R, 6)
Latest actions
- : Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
- : REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
- : Amendment No. 2 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
- : Placed on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
- : REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
- : Amendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
- : Placed on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
- : Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on HOUSE RULES
- : Filed
Common questions
- What is HB1626?
- HB1626 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DISPOSAL VAPOR PRODUCTS FROM A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY.
- What does HB1626 do?
- In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to prohibit the sale of disposable vapor products from a prohibited foreign party; and for other purposes. subtitle to prohibit the sale of disposal vapor products from a prohibited foreign party.
- What is the status of HB1626?
- Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1626?
- Matt Duffield (R, 53), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1626?
- On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1626
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