Generational Tobacco Ban Proposed in Indiana
The bill would prevent anyone born after June 30, 2004 from purchasing tobacco products in the state, including via online or phone purchases. Indiana is likely to be one of several states considering similar bans this year.
House Republicans Again Introduce Bill to Abolish the ATF
Once again, members of the Freedom Caucus have introduced a bill to get rid of the ATF. The one-page bill is titled, the “Abolish the ATF Act of 2025.”
Indiana Legislator Introduces Bill to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products
Rep. Carolyn Jackson introduced the bill on Monday, which seeks to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in the state. The ban would apply to all tobacco products without exception.
Maine’s Governor Calls for 50 Percent Increase in Cigar & Tobacco Taxes
The governor is looking to make sure Maine no longer has the lowest tobacco tax rate in New England. For a cigar with an MSRP of $9.50, it would mean an increase of more than $2 in taxes.
Washington Legislators File Flavored Tobacco Sales Ban Bill
Washington stands to be one of many states that could approve a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco. The bill also introduces the term “entertainment vapor product.”
Denver, Colo. Passes Ban on the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products, Mayor Signs Ordinance (Update)
Three years after a similar ban was approved but vetoed by the mayor, the Denver City Council is once again close to making it illegal to sell flavored tobacco products in the Mile High City. The ordinance now heads to Mayor Mike Johnston, who has said he is in support of it.
FDA Sends Nicotine Limits Rules to OMB
There are just 40 days until the Trump administration takes over, meaning this is more a PR stunt than an actual attempt at getting the rule to become law. It’s unclear whether would apply to only cigarettes though it likely applies to other tobacco products except “premium cigars,” at least for now. Yes, it’s both complicated and also likely irrelevant.
Another Bill Introduced to Ban Flavored Tobacco & Vapes in Michigan
The new bill appears to have the exact same text as a bill that was introduced in November 2023. Despite a hearing on Tuesday, the bill did not get a vote.
Congress Passes Bill Targeting Stolen Cuban Trademarks (Update: Signed by Biden)
Introduced last year, the bill would prevent courts and the executive branch from recognizing a trademark claim to a brand that was confiscated. The big question is whether this will apply to Cohiba.
EU Recommends Expanded Smoking Bans (Update)
The new recommendation asks member countries to look at expanding existing smoking bans to include outdoor areas as well as updating existing smoking laws to prohibit the use of e-cigarettes. This language is a recommendation and not a proposed law.
U.K.’s Government Proposes Generational Tobacco Ban, Plain Packaging & More (Update)
If passed, the updated Tobacco and Vapes Bill would make the U.K. one of the most anti-tobacco countries in the world. However, the updated version of the bill does not include a ban on outdoor pub smoking.
