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HB 817: TOBACCO PRODUCTS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the sale of cigars.
Revises Idaho tobacco product regulations to accommodate mobile cigar retailers and designated cigar gardens by adding definitions and exemptions from vendor-assisted sales, sealed packaging, and permitting requirements for age-restricted events.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 3, 2026
Sponsors
- HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 27, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 30, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 30, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 30, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 30, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 12:31 p.m. on March 30, 2026
- April 2, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026
- April 2, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 279
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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