At the moment, there are five bills in Illinois that would ban or severely restrict the sale, possession, and use of vapor products in flavors other than tobacco. There is also a threat that additional legislation may be introduced that would ban vaping entirely.

Prior to hearings being scheduled, now is a good time to make contact with lawmakers and let them know that flavored smoke-free products play a vital role in helping people quit smoking and that you are opposed to this extreme legislation.

Flavor-related legislation CASAA is tracking in Illinois:

• SB 3699 – Last Action: 03/05/2020, Co-Sponsors Added
• SB 2275 – Last Action: 01/14/2020, Co-Sponsors Added
• HB 3883 – Last Action: 11/28/2019, Re-referred to Rules Committee
• HB 3887 – Last Action: 10/17/2019, First Reading, Referred to Rules Cmte.
• SB 2275 – Last Action: 10/28/2019, First Reading, Referred to Assignments Cmte.

Illinois’ legislative session is expected to conclude on January 12, 2021.