Washington State Legislature Takes Action on House Bill 1203 to Restrict Flavored Tobacco Sales

On February 18, 2025, the Washington State Legislature took executive action on House Bill 1203, which seeks to prohibit the sale of certain tobacco and nicotine products. The bill excludes hookahs and shisha for hookah use from the proposed ban on flavored tobacco and nicotine products. Additionally, the bill removes references to hookahs and hookah smoking from the intent section and eliminates the provision that would have classified violations of the sale or marketing ban as per se violations under the Consumer Protection Act. This move reflects ongoing efforts to regulate flavored tobacco and nicotine products while addressing specific exemptions.