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A 2128

Prohibits the storage of flavored vapor products near where vapor or tobacco products are sold at retail or wholesale

2025 Regular Session Introduced by George Alvarez and 37 co-sponsors

Prohibits storing flavored vapor products near where vapor or tobacco products are sold at retail or wholesale, forcing retailers to adjust storage near sale points.

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Bill Summary · A 2128

Bill A 2128 — Summary

Overview

Bill A 2128, titled Prohibits the storage of flavored vapor products near where vapor or tobacco products are sold at retail or wholesale, would restrict where flavored vapor products can be stored in relation to points of sale for vapor or tobacco products. The bill's stated goal appears to be limiting access or exposure to flavored vapor products by constraining their storage proximity to retail and wholesale sale locations.

Status: PRINT NUMBER 2128A (amended version)

Introduced: January 15, 2025

Purpose and Intent

  • Place: The bill aims to prohibit the storage of flavored vapor products near locations where vapor or tobacco products are sold (retail or wholesale).
  • Public health/consumer protection emphasis: By limiting storage proximity to sale points, the measure seeks to influence availability and accessibility of flavored vapor products at or near the point of sale.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill title and status)

  • Prohibition on storage: Flavored vapor products may not be stored in proximity to where vapor or tobacco products are sold at retail or wholesale.
  • Scope: Applies to storage-related practices connected to flavored vapor products near sale sites for vapor/tobacco products.
  • Provisions not disclosed in the available materials: Specific definitions (e.g., what constitutes “storage” or “near”), distance requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties, exemptions, and implementing regulations are not provided in the excerpt.

Affected Parties

  • Retailers and wholesalers that sell vapor and/or tobacco products.
  • Any business facilities or storage operations housing flavored vapor products that are in proximity to sale points.
  • Potentially, supply chain stakeholders who manage storage near points of sale.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2025-01-15: Referred to the Health Committee.
  • 2025-06-05: Amendments filed and the bill was reprinted as 2128A; listed actions show AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH on that date, indicating moves within the Health committee for revised language.
  • Status reflects the amended version (A2128A) moving through health-related consideration.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal
  • Notable cosponsors (examples): Judy Griffin, Sarahana Shrestha, Gabriella Romero, MaryJane Shimsky, Jo Anne Simon, Brian Cunningham, Andrew Hevesi, and many others (wide bipartisan/collegial group).

Related Legislation

  • A 9110 (prior-session bill)
  • S 5196 (companion bill in the Senate)
  • Related bills indicate ongoing interest in regulating storage/availability of flavored vapor products.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Compliance and operational changes: Retailers and wholesalers may need to adjust storage practices and facility layouts to comply with proximity restrictions.
  • Economic effects: Possible impacts on inventory handling costs or warehousing arrangements near sale points.
  • Public health alignment: The measure aligns with policies aimed at reducing flavored vapor product access, particularly in proximity to sale points, though exact enforcement details are not specified here.
  • Implementation details needed: Clarification on definitions (e.g., “storage,” “near”), distance requirements, enforcement, penalties, exemptions, and effective date would be important for full understanding and compliance.

If you’d like, I can compare this bill to its related companion (S 5196) or outline a side-by-side with A 9110 to highlight similarities and differences.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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