Louisiana HB623: TOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS: Provides for a three-tier system of permitting for the producers, manufacturers, and wholesalers of vapor products (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)

What the bill says

An act To enact R.S. 26:914.1 and 914.2, relative to permits for tobacco or vapor products; to provide for a three-tier system for the issuance of permits; to require in-state wholesale distribution of products; to provide for a tracking system; to provide for penalties; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To enact R.S. 26:914.1 and 914.2, relative to permits for tobacco or vapor products; to provide for a three-tier system for the issuance of permits; to require in-state wholesale distribution of products; to provide for a tracking system; to provide for penalties; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 26:914.1 and 914.2 are hereby enacted to read as follows: §914.1. Three-tier system for tobacco and vapor products A.(1) No manufacturer of tobacco or vapor products shall do any of the following: (a) Hold a retail dealer permit issued pursuant to this Chapter. (b) Hold a wholesale dealer permit issued pursuant to this Chapter. (c) Possess any direct or indirect financial interest in a permitted wholesaler or retailer in this state. (2) No wholesaler shall do either of the following: (a) Hold a retail dealer permit. (b) Be a manufacturer of tobacco or vapor products. (3) No retail dealer shall do any of the following: (a) Hold a wholesaler permit. (b) Be a manufacturer of tobacco or vapor products. Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-1231 ORIGINAL HB NO. (c) Purchase tobacco or vapor products from any person other than a wholesaler with a valid Louisiana …

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Sponsors

• Henry, Chance (R, 42) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 8, 2026: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
2. June 8, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 820.
3. June 1, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. June 1, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate.
5. May 31, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6. May 29, 2026: Read by title, roll called, yeas 97, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
7. May 29, 2026: Scheduled for concurrence on 05/29/2026.
8. May 28, 2026: Received from the Senate with amendments.
9. May 28, 2026: Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 31 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
10. May 27, 2026: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.

Votes

• House Vote on HB 623, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1733) (May 29, 2026): 97 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on HB 623, FINAL PASSAGE (#1494) (May 28, 2026): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 623, FINAL PASSAGE (#1252) (May 13, 2026): 93 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB623?

HB623 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): TOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS: Provides for a three-tier system of permitting for the producers, manufacturers, and wholesalers of vapor products (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note).

What does HB623 do?

In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 26:914.1 and 914.2, relative to permits for tobacco or vapor products; to provide for a three-tier system for the issuance of permits; to require in-state wholesale distribution of products; to provide for a tracking system; to provide for penalties; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of HB623?

Signed into law as of June 8, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 8, 2026).

Who sponsored HB623?

Henry, Chance (R, 42).

Where is the official record for HB623?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB623