S0287Introduced in the Senate
Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Regulation
Introduced by Thomas Alexander, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 44-95-65 So As To Provide Regulations For The Sale Of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, To Provide Penalties For Violations Of The Section, And To Provide Certain Timelines And Effective Dates; And By Amending Section 16-17-501, Relating To Terms Defined In The "youth Access To Tobacco Prevention Act," So As To Change The Definition Of "electronic Smoking Device". - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 97
March 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
7 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: To Concur · February 5, 2026
40
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
46 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Alexander | 1 | Yes |
| Rex Rice | 2 | Yes |
| Richard Cash | 3 | Yes |
| Michael Gambrell | 4 | Yes |
| Thomas Corbin | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Elliott | 6 | Yes |
| Karl Allen | 7 | Yes |
| Ross Turner | 8 | Yes |
| Danny Verdin | 9 | Yes |
| Billy Garrett | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs
Scrivener's error corrected
Committee Amendment Adopted
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-38 Nays-2
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Scrivener's error corrected
Requests for debate-Rep
Debate adjourned until Tues., 1-13-26
Amended
Read third time and sent to Senate
Roll call Yeas-66 Nays-33
Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-6
Ratified R 101
Signed By Governor
Effective date 02/27/26
Act No. 97
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