Key Points
- Senate Bill 786 would prohibit the sale or transfer of vapor products with heating elements not made of or encased in glass or ceramic.
- The bill applies to all “persons,” including corporations and other legal entities, under Michigan law.
- Violations would be treated as misdemeanors, carrying up to 93 days in jail for a first offense and up to 180 days for repeat offenses.
- Sellers may avoid criminal liability if they made a reasonable effort to verify product compliance.
2Firsts, February 21, 2026
According to wilx10，Michigan lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 786 (SB 786), a proposal that would prohibit the sale or transfer of certain vapor products based on the materials used in their heating elements.
Under the bill, a person may not sell or otherwise transfer a vapor product that has a heating element unless the heating element is made of or encased in glass or ceramic .
The legislation defines “person” to include individuals, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, associations and governmental entities . It also defines “vapor product” by reference to the Michigan Youth Tobacco Act .
A violation would constitute a misdemeanor. For a first violation, penalties include imprisonment for not more than 93 days, a fine of not more than $200, or both. A second or subsequent violation would carry penalties of up to 180 days in jail and a fine of $1,000 .
The bill includes a safe harbor provision stating that a seller is not guilty if the person made a reasonable effort to verify that the vapor product met the statutory material requirements .
SB 786 was introduced on February 18, 2026, and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs for further review.
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