2FIRSTS | Oregon Senate Passes Bill to Regulate Nicotine Pouches as Tobacco Products
The Oregon Senate passed SB 1571 to regulate nicotine pouches as tobacco products, prohibiting sales to those under 21.Summary
The Oregon Senate has passed Senate Bill 1571 with a 26-1 vote, aiming to regulate nicotine pouches by classifying them as tobacco products. Currently, these pouches are not categorized as tobacco, leading to fewer restrictions on their sale and accessibility. Senator Lisa Reynolds, the bill’s sponsor, highlighted the need to close a loophole that allows youth access to these products. Supporters point to a University of Southern California study showing a doubling in teenage nicotine pouch usage from 2023 to 2024. The bill aligns Oregon law with federal regulations prohibiting sales to individuals under 21 and removes a previous provision banning online tobacco sales. It now moves to the Oregon House for further consideration, having already passed unanimously through the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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