HB 1538 (2026): preventing vape products from being marketed towards minors.
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HB 1538 (2026)
preventing vape products from being marketed towards minors.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Business and Industry
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2026, with 76 people signed in online: 74 in support, 1 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee held a work session on February 18, 2026. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 30, 2026. The committee met in executive session on October 14, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. On October 15, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 9 to 2.
Sponsors
- Rep. Alice Wade (D - Straf 15) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
- Rep. Billie Butler (D - Straf 12)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Rep. Nicholas Germana (D - Ches 15)
- Rep. Henry Giasson (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Jennifer Mandelbaum (D - Rock 21)
- Rep. Valerie McDonnell (R - Rock 25)
- Rep. Jodi Newell (D - Ches 4)
- Rep. Loren Selig (D - Straf 10)
- Rep. Carrie Sorensen (D - Rock 28)
- Rep. Trinidad Tellez (D - Hills 40)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- February 18, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- October 14, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- February 11, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
- February 18, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
- February 18, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026
- September 30, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/30/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- October 14, 2026: Executive Session: 10/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- October 15, 2026: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 9-2; )