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UtahH.B. 3372026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Nicotine Product Tax Amendments
Sponsored By: Clancy, Tyler
Signed by Governor
Health and Human ServicesRevenue and TaxationCigarette and Tobacco TaxesTobacco and Other Nicotine Products
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
Higher cigarette tax starts July 2026
Beginning July 1, 2026, Utah charges $0.11 per cigarette ($2.20 per 20-pack). The tax applies when cigarettes are sold, used, stored, or distributed in the state. If the federal cigarette tax drops later, Utah raises its rate by the same amount per cigarette.
Higher taxes on vapes and pouches
Starting July 1, 2026, Utah taxes many nicotine products at high rates. E‑cig liquids, prefilled vapes, and similar devices pay 71% of the manufacturer’s price. Other alternative nicotine products pay 73% of the manufacturer’s price. Nicotine pouch packs pay $1 plus $0.05 for each pouch over 20. A nicotine pouch is a mouth pouch with a solid, gel, or paste that delivers nicotine without inhaling.
New stamps and resale rules for sellers
Starting July 1, 2026, you must pay nicotine product taxes when items first arrive in Utah. You cannot resell before paying. If a taxed nicotine item is bundled, tax applies to the whole package price. Cigarette sellers with old‑rate stamped stock owe a one‑time difference tax, due by July 31, 2026. Old cigarette tax stamps cannot be used after July 1, 2026; the penalty is $25 per offense. You may return old stamps for credit or refund. The commission cannot waive interest or penalties tied to the transitional inventory tax.
Nicotine tax money funds prevention and schools
Starting July 1, 2026, the state puts nicotine tax receipts into a restricted account. Each year, and in this order, money pays: $2,000,000 to local health departments for enforcement; $1,180,000 to Public Safety; $1,000,000 to Health and Human Services for enforcement; $3,000,000 for community prevention; $1,000,000 for statewide quitting help and education; $2,000,000 for alcohol/tobacco/other drug media; and $5,084,200 to the State Board of Education for school prevention. If funds are short, payments happen in order and are prorated. Spending is limited to enforcement, prevention, and cessation. Any yearly revenue above $15.9 million moves to the General Fund. After the listed payments, remaining funds can only support tax collection staff or prevention/cessation. These rules run July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2030, and need yearly legislative appropriation.
Cigarette tax funds health and research
Beginning July 1, 2026, the first $7.95 million of cigarette tax money goes to a special account. Each year, the state plans to pay: $250,000 for a youth anti‑tobacco media campaign; $2.9 million for prevention programs; $2 million to the Huntsman Cancer Institute; and $2.8 million to the University of Utah School of Medicine. The Legislature must approve these payments each year.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Clancy, Tyler
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Cheryl K. Acton
Republican • House
Emily Buss
Forward Party • Senate
Kay J. Christofferson
Republican • House
Paul A. Cutler
Republican • House
Ariel Defay
Republican • House
Steve Eliason
Republican • House
Jon Hawkins
Republican • House
Tracy Miller
Republican • House
Clinton Okerlund
Republican • House
Karen M. Peterson
Republican • House
Candice B. Pierucci
Republican • House
Jerry W Stevenson
Republican • Senate
Raymond P. Ward
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 51 • No: 19
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 27 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ motion to reconsider
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 2
House vote • 2/23/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/23/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/23/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/23/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 47 • No: 20
House vote • 2/13/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 2
House vote • 2/13/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2026House/ to Governor
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/6/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ substituted
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ motion to reconsider
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ to House with amendments
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ substituted
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/5/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #5
3/5/2026
Substitute #6
3/5/2026
Substitute #7
3/5/2026
Substitute #4
3/4/2026
Substitute #3
3/2/2026
Substitute #2
2/23/2026
Substitute #1
2/12/2026
Introduced
1/22/2026
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