Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island HB 8254

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- CIGARETTE, OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE-DELIVERY SYSTEM PRODUCTS

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Tanzi (Democratic)
Baginski (Democratic)
Alzate (Democratic)
Messier (Democratic)

Summary

Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary

Includes menthol as a flavored electronic nicotine-delivery system product.

Text versions

8254

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Apr 29, 2026 · Legislature
04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
Mar 6, 2026 · House
03/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance