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Representative for Altria introduces bill to require vape retailers to buy from licensed manufacturers

Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee · January 13, 2026
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Summary

A representative appearing for Altria client services introduced bill 26RS 2783 to require retailers who sell vape products to purchase them through licensed manufacturers; the measure was introduced without objection.

A representative appearing on behalf of Altria client services told the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee that she and Gavin Kreidler were presenting bill 26RS 2783, which would require retailers that sell vape products to purchase those products through licensed manufacturers.

The presenter said the bill's intent is to control the supply chain for vape products; the chair asked if there were questions or objections and none were raised. The measure was introduced and will follow the committee process for scheduling and any subsequent hearings.

No amendments, fiscal notes, or detailed definitions of "licensed manufacturer" were discussed at this session.