Indiana lawmakers are considering two bills that could severely impact the availability of vapor products in the state. H.B. 1218 seeks to ban the sale and distribution of all e-liquids and vapor products starting July 1, 2025, while H.B. 1650 would establish a burdensome regulatory framework, including a PMTA registry. 

These bills threaten consumer choice, small businesses, and smoke-free nicotine alternative efforts. If passed, Indiana would eliminate access to superior alternatives to smoking and create an enforcement nightmare for retailers. 

Why You Should Oppose H.B. 1218 & H.B. 1650 

🚫 H.B. 1218 – A Full Ban on Vapor Products 

✅ A De Facto Prohibition – This bill completely bans e-liquids and vapor products in Indiana starting July 1, 2025, regardless of their compliance with federal regulations. 

✅ Harms Alternative Nicotine Products – Eliminating legal vapor products forces consumers back to combustible cigarettes or unregulated markets. 

✅ Punishes Small Businesses & Workers – Vape shops, distributors, and manufacturers will be forced to close, leading to job losses and economic damage. 

⚠️ H.B. 1650 – Unnecessary Overregulation 

✅ Creates a Burdensome PMTA Registry – The bill establishes a state-run registry for products with a pending or approved PMTA (Premarket Tobacco Product Application). 

✅ Favors Big Tobacco – The FDA’s PMTA process has unfairly restricted independent brands while allowing Big Tobacco-backed products to dominate the market. 

✅ Limits Consumer Access – Many small and medium-sized vapor manufacturers are still navigating FDA regulations, meaning their products would likely be excluded from the registry. 

💬 Talking Points for Lawmakers 

Use these key points when reaching out to your representatives: 

📌 "I oppose H.B. 1218 because banning legal vapor products will drive people back to smoking or unregulated markets." 

📌 "H.B. 1650 creates unnecessary barriers for small businesses, favoring Big Tobacco and reducing consumer choice." 

📌 "Indiana should not enforce additional regulations beyond the FDA’s existing framework—this will only hurt businesses and consumers." 

📌 "Lawmakers should focus on reasonable, science-based regulations that allow responsible access to better nicotine products." 

📞 Take Action Now! 

📧 Email or call your Indiana state representatives and urge them to vote NO on H.B. 1218 & H.B. 1650. 

🔄 Share this information with fellow business owners, consumers, and advocates. 

📅 Stay updated on hearings and legislative developments. 

You can find your elected officials using VTA’s Action Center.