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HB 1538 · 2026 · House · Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee

Ban on vape ads to minors

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preventing vape products from being marketed towards minors.

Prohibits vape products from being marketed toward minors.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · March 11, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill prohibits vape products from being marketed towards minors.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“No person shall market, promote, label, brand, advertise, distribute, offer for sale, or sell a vape product by:”
RSA 176:20
“Violations of this section shall constitute civil infractions punishable by administrative action of the liquor commission against the person or entity pursuant to rules adopted by the commission under RSA 541-A.”
RSA 176:20

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Alice WadeDPrime
  • Rep. Jennifer MandelbaumDClerk· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Rep. Nicholas GermanaDDeputy Democratic Floor Leader

Also: Rep. Billie ButlerD, Rep. Jodi NewellD, Rep. Loren SeligD, Rep. Carrie SorensenD, Rep. Trinidad TellezD, Rep. Henry GiassonR, Rep. Valerie McDonnellR, Sen. David WattersD, Sen. Debra AltschillerD, Sen. Donovan FentonD

Public testimony

76 signed in online · 6 wrote testimony

97% support1% oppose1% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I strongly support HB1538 because preventing vape products from being marketed to minors is essential for protecting youth health. Clear restrictions on packaging, advertising, and product design help reduce underage use and hold manufacturers accountable”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchestersupports
“As a mother and a teacher, I strongly support House Bill 1538. Marketing vapes that mimic child-appealing products should not be allowed.”
— Jessie Schepers, Durhamsupports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 18, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Refer for Interim Study15–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Mar 11, 2026HouseVoice voteRefer for Interim Studyadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 11, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer Affairs4:30:34–4:35:254m 51slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 18, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer Affairs3:44:25–3:50:205m 55slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study; Full Committee Work Session; Executive Session
  • Mar 11, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamRefer for Interim Study — adopted, voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 1 P. 24
  2. Feb 11, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/11/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
  3. Feb 18, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  4. Feb 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
  5. Feb 18, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 10 P. 8
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 12

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.