Pennsylvania Lawmaker Seeks to Keep Vape Shops Away From Schools

Mar.11

A Pennsylvania lawmaker is seeking legislation that would require newly licensed vape shops to be located at least 1,000 feet away from K-12 schools in the state. The proposal was put forward by State Representative Chris Pielli.

Key Takeaways

State Representative Chris Pielli has proposed legislation to keep vape shops away from schools in Pennsylvania.
The proposal would require newly licensed vape shops to be at least 1,000 feet from the state’s K-12 schools.
A legislative memo cites a 2025 Montgomery County grand jury report that found THC products were mislabeled and sold to teenagers.
The memo says that although Congress closed the loophole allowing THC product sales, vape shops are still too close to where children learn.
The legislation has not yet been submitted for introduction.

2Firsts, March 11, 2026

According to WHTM, a Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to keep vape shops away from schools.

The legislation, proposed by State Representative Chris Pielli, aims to keep newly licensed vape shops at least 1,000 feet away from Pennsylvania’s K-12 schools.

The memo cites a Montgomery County grand jury report from 2025 that found THC products were mislabeled and sold to teenagers. Congress closed the loophole that allowed the sale of THC products, but the memo argues that the vape shops are still too close to where children learn.

The memo also highlights that THC products operate in a gray area due to the 2018 federal Farm Bill, and there is no guarantee that those products sold in vape stores are safe.

Chris Pielli said some constituents are concerned that these products could end up in the hands of children.

The legislation has not yet been submitted for introduction.

Image Source: WHTM

References:

[1] Proposed bill would keep vape shops away from Pennsylvania schools

Also Read:

[1] Pennsylvania Traffic Officer Accused of Providing e-cigarette to Students

[2] Haverford Town Implements Measures to Control Tobacco and Vape Shops

[3] Support for Statewide Smoke-Free Law in Pennsylvania: New Survey

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