Key Takeaways
- The Tennessee House advanced a bill this week aimed at underage use of vapor products.
- House Bill 2360 would allocate 30% of tax revenue from vapor products to counties.
- The funding would support youth nicotine prevention programs across the state.
- The sponsor said the bill responds to ongoing concerns about underage access to e-cigarettes.
- The bill now awaits consideration in the House Finance, Ways and Means Committee.
2Firsts, March 23, 2026
According to WZTV, legislation aimed at curbing underage use of vapor products advanced in the Tennessee House of Representatives this week.
House Bill 2360 would direct 30% of vapor tax revenue to counties
House Bill 2360, sponsored by Representative David Hawk, would allocate 30% of tax revenue from vapor products to counties to support youth nicotine prevention programs across the state.
The original report said the bill expands on House Bill 968, passed in 2025, which also sought to prevent underage vaping.
Sponsor says the bill responds to continuing concerns about youth access
David Hawk said the measure responds to ongoing concerns about underage access to e-cigarettes.
He said these products have unfortunately been sold to underage consumers and that more needs to be done to ensure young people understand the harmful effects of vaping.
CDC data cited in the report say e-cigarettes are the most used tobacco product among students
The report said vapor products, like traditional cigarettes, contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance that can affect adolescent brain development, including attention, mood and impulse control.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, e-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among middle and high school students. Among middle school students, roughly one in three uses more than one type of tobacco product.
The original report said House Bill 2360 now awaits consideration in the House Finance, Ways and Means Committee.
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