Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 959: Revenue and taxation; prohibit sale of any flavored consumable vaping product
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 959 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Revenue and taxation; prohibit sale of any flavored consumable vaping product. Primary sponsor: Michelle Au (Democratic), Ron Stephens (Republican), Gerald Greene (Republican), Lee Hawkins (Republican), Debbie Buckner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco and vaping products, so as to prohibit the sale of any flavored consumable vaping product; to provide definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Au | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Ron Stephens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 164 |
| Gerald Greene | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 154 |
| Lee Hawkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Debbie Buckner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 137 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper