Kansas Senate OKs tougher vape rules

The Kansas Senate unanimously approved stricter regulations on e-cigarettes Wednesday.

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February 13, 2026 - 2:18 PM

Kansas lawmakers are cracking down on unauthorized vapes, focusing especially on “smart vapes,” e-cigarettes that include features such as games, music, video and Bluetooth capabilities. Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — The Kansas Senate approved tougher regulations on vapes Wednesday in an effort to crack down on unlicensed products and eliminate advertisements geared toward children.

Major tobacco companies were behind the bill, which would impose the same licensing and advertising requirements on e-cigarettes as other nicotine products.

Sen. Mike Thompson, a Shawnee Republican, said it “cuts out the bad actors,” ensuring every e-cigarette manufacturer doing business in Kansas obtains a license. Applying for a license would cost the manufacturer…

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