States are continuing to tighten age restriction laws for tobacco and nicotine products, with much of the recent activity driven by concerns over youth vaping and the rapid growth of electronic smoking devices.
Six states have enacted measures this year while 13 others are actively considering legislation that expands age verification requirements, increases penalties for underage sales, restricts youth-focused marketing and strengthens oversight of vapor products. Many proposals specifically target e-cigarettes, flavored nicotine products and vape retailers as lawmakers respond to rising concerns around youth access and enforcement gaps.
