AB-762 (Irwin): Disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation device: prohibition
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Legislation Details
Bill Name: Disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation device: prohibition
Bill Number: AB-762
Bill Author(s): Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin
Legislative Session / Year: 2026
State: California
AVFCA Position: Support
Bill Synopsis: This bill aims to prohibit the importation, manufacture, and sale of disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation devices in California, addressing the growing public health concern associated with such devices, better known as e-cigarettes containing nicotine, which are designed for single use. By preventing the distribution of these products, AB-762 seeks to mitigate the environmental impact of electronic waste generated from discarded vapor inhalation devices, and reduce health risks related to nicotine exposure.
LegInfo Bill Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB762
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Effective Date if Passed: 01/01/2027
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BILL STATUS
Referred to Senate Rules Committee
Passed Assembly Appropriations Committee
Held in Suspense file in Assembly Appropriations Committee
BILL STATUS DETAIL
01/29/26 In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
01/29/26 Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 50. Noes 17.)
01/22/26 From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (January 22).
01/22/26 In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
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