#youth vaping hawaii

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health introduces two impactful campaigns, “Escape The Vape – Weaker Inside” and “Hawaiʻi Tobacco Quitline – Your Quit Smoking Sponsor,” to combat tobacco addiction among adults and youth.

Governor Ige yesterday vetoed HB1296, a bill that would have repealed the Hawaiʻi Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund (Trust Fund) to fill budget shortfalls. The bill was sent back to the house — along with his 26 vetoes announced yesterday — citing the state’s improved financial situation.

The 39-state coalition is investigating JUUL’s marketing and sales practices, including targeting of youth and claims regarding nicotine content.

A report from the American Lung Association is calling for tobacco control policies to combat the countyʻs youth vaping epidemic.