IndianaIndiana bars some vaping liquids from federally listed nations
Starting July 1, 2026, Indiana bars makers and sellers from handling certain vaping liquids tied to federally listed nations unless federal drug regulators have cleared them or are reviewing them.
What it does
Starting July 1, 2026, makers and sellers cannot handle vaping liquids or filled devices from nations on a federal foreign adversary list. Products cleared by federal drug regulators or awaiting their review are excluded.
Starting July 1, 2026, tobacco and electronic cigarette wholesalers need a state wholesale certificate. Their wholesale business needs a permanent building used for distribution.
From July 1, 2026, knowingly selling, using, or giving out flavored nitrous oxide is a misdemeanor. Restaurant suppliers selling it for cooking, culinary users, and certain police donations are exempt.
Argument forThe ban could keep vaping liquids from federally listed nations off Indiana store shelves unless they have federal clearance or are awaiting review.
Argument againstRetailers might lose products to sell when a covered liquid comes from a listed nation, even if no safety problem is shown.
More detail
Manufacturers may not make, source, possess, sell, or distribute covered products. Retailers and wholesalers may not possess, sell, or distribute them. This covers vaping liquids and devices containing them that are made in, sourced from, or imported from nations on a federal foreign adversary list. Separate vaping devices without liquid are excluded. Products cleared by federal drug regulators or awaiting their review are also excluded. These limits take effect July 1, 2026.
People selling tobacco products or electronic cigarettes wholesale must hold a state wholesale tobacco sales certificate. The rule covers people who sell or distribute tobacco products or electronic cigarettes wholesale in Indiana. The state may issue the certificate only for a wholesale business operating from a permanent building used for distribution. The certificate rule takes effect July 1, 2026.
A person who knowingly or intentionally sells, uses, or gives out flavored nitrous oxide commits a Class B misdemeanor. The rule covers flavored nitrous oxide sold, used, or distributed in Indiana. A previous unrelated conviction under this rule makes the offense a Class A misdemeanor. Restaurant supply companies may sell or distribute it for cooking. Culinary uses and specified police donations are also exempt. This rule takes effect July 1, 2026.
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History
- 2026
- Mar 12Public Law 148Latest
- Mar 12Signed by the Governor Mike BraunBecame Law
- Mar 5Signed by the President Pro TemporeMajor
- Mar 3Signed by the SpeakerMajor
- Mar 2Signed by the President of the SenateMajor
- Feb 27Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 429: yeas 95, nays 0
- Vote recorded SB 185 - VanNatter. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded SB 185 - Alting. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 27CCR # 1 filed in the HouseMinor
- Feb 27CCR # 1 filed in the SenateMinor
- Feb 27Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 329: yeas 47, nays 0
- Feb 26Motion to dissent filedMinor
- Feb 26Concurrence withdrawnMajor
- Feb 26Senate dissented from House amendments
- Feb 25Motion to concur filedMinor
- Feb 25Dissent rescinded
- Feb 24House advisors appointed: Manning, Lehman, Summers
- Feb 24House conferees appointed: VanNatter, Moed
- Feb 23Senate dissented from House amendments
- Feb 23Senate conferees appointed: Alting, Spencer
- Feb 23Motion to dissent filedMinor
- Feb 23Senate advisors appointed: Niezgodski, Walker K
- Feb 19Returned to the Senate with amendmentsMinor
- Feb 18Third reading: passed; Roll Call 272: yeas 90, nays 0Passed House
- Vote recorded SB 185 - VanNatter - 3rd Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 17Second reading: amended, ordered engrossedMinor
- Feb 17Amendment #2 (Manning) prevailed; voice voteMajor
- Feb 12Committee report: amend do pass, adoptedMinor
- Jan 29First reading: referred to Committee on Public PolicyMinor
- Jan 28Referred to the HouseMinor
- Jan 28Senator Niezgodski added as coauthor
- Jan 28Representative Manning removed as sponsor
- Jan 27Cosponsor: Representative Manning
- Vote recorded SB 185 - Alting - 3rd Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 27House sponsor: Representative Manning
- Jan 27Third reading: passed; Roll Call 102: yeas 45, nays 0Passed Senate
- Jan 27Senator Leising added as coauthor
- Jan 27House sponsor: Representative VanNatter
- Jan 26Second reading: ordered engrossedMinor
- Jan 22Committee report: amend do pass, adoptedMinor
- Jan 15Senator Spencer added as coauthor
- Jan 15Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on AppropriationsMinor
- Jan 5Authored by Senators Alting, Walker K
- Jan 5First reading: referred to Committee on Public PolicyIntroduced
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