Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 429: AN ACT relating to nicotine products.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 429 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to nicotine products. Primary sponsor: Myron Dossett (Republican), Anne Donworth (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS 438.305 to 438.350 to require a retailer to verify that a recipient of a shipment or delivery of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products is at least 21 years old; require visual examination or use of age verification technology to verify the recipient's identity at delivery; establish penalties for a retailer or common or private carrier in violation; establish penalties for a consumer who intentionally causes an unlawful delivery; require products to be returned to the retailer if the common or private carrier cannot complete delivery.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myron Dossett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Anne Donworth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House