Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

S.198 — An act relating to the regulation of tobacco products and tobacco substitutes

Last action — Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 16, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Phil Scott (Republican) on May 29, 2026.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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In plain language

This bill regulates tobacco products and tobacco substitutes.

The bill establishes regulations around the sale and use of tobacco products and tobacco substitutes to ensure public health. It aims to manage the impact of these products on individuals and communities.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families might face fewer tobacco products available in the market, potentially reducing exposure to harmful substances.

Summary

An act relating to the regulation of tobacco products and tobacco substitutes

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 16, 2026

  2. Signed by Governor on June 16, 2026

  3. Delivered to Governor on June 10, 2026

  4. Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in

  5. As passed by Senate and House

  6. House proposal of amendment concurred in

  7. House proposal of amendment; text

  8. House proposal of amendment

  9. House proposal of amendment

  10. Entered on Notice Calendar

  11. House message: House passed bill in concurrence with proposal(s) of amendment

  12. Read third time and passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment

  13. Rep. Kornheiser of Brattleboro moved to amend the House proposal of amendment, which was agreed to

  14. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  15. Third Reading ordered

  16. Report of Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, as amended, agreed to

  17. Report of Committee on Commerce and Economic Development amended as recommended by Committee on Human Services

  18. Rep. Burkhardt of South Burlington recommended for the Committee on Ways and Means

  19. Rep. Noyes of Wolcott reported for the Committee on Human Services

  20. Rep. Graning of Jericho reported for the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

  21. Read second time

  22. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  23. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  24. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a)

  25. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  26. Rep. Marcotte of Coventry moved to suspend rules to take up for immediate consideration and commit to Committee on Human Services, which was agreed to

  27. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

  28. Title amended as recommended by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  29. Read 3rd time & passed

  30. New Business/Third Reading

  31. 3rd reading ordered

  32. Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs, as amended, agreed to

  33. Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs amended as moved by Senator Chittenden and Brock

  34. Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs amended as moved by Senator Perchlik, Baruth, Brennan, Norris, and Westman

  35. Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs amended as recommended by Committee on Finance

  36. Reported without recommendation by Senator Perchlik for Committee on Appropriations

  37. Reported favorably by Senator Chittenden for Committee on Finance with recommendation of amendment

  38. Read 2nd time, reported favorably with recommendation of amendment by Senator Chittenden for Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  39. Recommendation of amendment to be offered by Senator(s) Perchlik

  40. Recommendation of amendment to be offered by Senator(s) Chittenden

  41. Reported without recommendation by Committee on Appropriations

  42. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Finance

  43. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  44. Unfinished Business/Second Reading

  45. Recommendation of amendment to be offered by Senator(s) Perchlik

  46. Reported without recommendation by Committee on Appropriations

  47. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Finance

  48. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  49. Unfinished Business/Second Reading

  50. Recommendation of amendment to be offered by Senator(s) Perchlik

  51. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Appropriations

  52. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Finance

  53. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  54. Unfinished Business/Second Reading

  55. Recommendation of amendment to be offered by Senator(s) Perchlik

  56. Reported without recommendation by Committee on Appropriations

  57. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Finance

  58. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  59. Second Reading

  60. Recommendation of amendment to be offered by Senator(s) Perchlik

  61. Reported without recommendation by Committee on Appropriations

  62. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Finance

  63. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  64. Second Reading

  65. Entered on Notice Calendar

  66. Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Senate Rule 31

  67. Second Reading

  68. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Finance

  69. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  70. Entered on Notice Calendar

  71. Referred to Committee on Finance per Senate Rule 31

  72. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  73. Second Reading

  74. Entered on Notice Calendar

  75. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 188 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (188)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S.198 do?
An act relating to the regulation of tobacco products and tobacco substitutes
Who sponsors S.198?
S.198 is sponsored by Virginia "Ginny" V Lyons (Democrat) and Alison Clarkson (Democrat).
What is the current status of S.198?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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