Indiana H.B. 1218: The Statewide Vape Ban, Take Action Now
Indiana is taking drastic steps against vaping with the introduction of H.B. 1218, a bill that bans the sale and distribution of e-liquids and vapor products statewide starting July 1, 2025. If passed, this law will effectively kill the vape industry in Indiana, leaving thousands of businesses and adult consumers without access to alternative nicotine products.
This bill is an outright attack on vaping and must be stopped before it becomes law. Here’s what you need to know and how to fight back.
What Does H.B. 1218 Do?
H.B. 1218 completely bans the sale and distribution of e-liquids and vapor products in Indiana. This means:
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No vape shops – All retailers selling vapor products would be forced to shut down.
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No online orders – Indiana residents would be blocked from purchasing vape products online.
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Penalties for violations – Severe consequences for any businesses that continue selling vapor products.
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Alignment of state laws – The bill mandates that Indiana’s legal code be adjusted to reflect the vape ban.
👉 Impact: This bill doesn’t regulate vaping—it completely erases the industry from Indiana. Consumers who rely on vaping as an alternative to cigarettes will be left with no legal options.
Who Does This Hurt?
1. Adult Consumers Seeking Alternative Nicotine Products
For thousands of Indiana residents, per latest the Cochrane review vaping is a superior alternative to smoking. By banning e-liquids and vapor products, the state is pushing former smokers back to cigarettes or forcing them to buy unregulated products from illicit markets.
2. Small Businesses & Jobs
Indiana has hundreds of vape shops and distributors employing thousands of people. H.B. 1218 would wipe out an entire industry overnight, costing jobs and devastating small businesses.
3. Public Health & Safety
A total vape ban will not eliminate demand. Instead, consumers will turn to black-market products, which are unregulated, untested, and potentially dangerous. Prohibition doesn’t work—it only creates new public health risks.
How to Fight H.B. 1218
This bill is not yet law, and there is still time to stop it. Here’s how:
- Contact Indiana Legislators NOW
Lawmakers need to hear from you! Call, email, or meet with your state representatives to demand they oppose H.B. 1218. Let them know:
✅ Adult smokers have switched to vaping.
✅ Prohibition creates black markets and puts consumers at risk.
✅ Thousands of Indiana jobs are on the line.
✅ Adults should have the right to choose safer alternatives.
Find your lawmakers here:
🔗 Indiana General Assembly Contact Info
Fill out the VTA Call to Action here.
2. Spread the Word & Mobilize
Tell your local vape shop owners to inform their customers.
Share this on social media – The more people who know, the stronger the opposition.
Join advocacy groups like CASAA (Consumer Advocates for Smoke-Free Alternatives Association) and the Vapor Technology Association (VTA).
3. Show Up at Public Hearings
Before this bill becomes law, it will go through hearings and votes. Make your voice heard by attending meetings and submitting public comments.
4. Support Legal Challenges
If this bill passes, it will likely face lawsuits. Support organizations fighting against unconstitutional bans and excessive regulations.
Final Thoughts
H.B. 1218 is one of the most extreme anti-vaping laws in the country, and it must be stopped. If you value adult access to nicotine alternatives, small businesses, and consumer freedom, take action NOW before it’s too late.
Your voice matters—don’t let Indiana take away your right to vape.
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