Join Us in Ending the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products

This year we are working to protect our youth from the dangers of tobacco products by ending the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products, including menthol cigarettes. This is crucial to prevent another generation from becoming addicted to nicotine.

Nearly 10,000 Washington state kids will try cigarettes for the first time this year, and thousands more will try e-cigarettes. Tobacco companies target kids with fruit and candy flavors, leading nearly 90% of youth e-cigarette users to choose flavored products. Many believe these flavors are less dangerous, but some e-cigarettes contain more nicotine than 200 cigarettes.

Nearly 8% of Washington state high school students use e-cigarettes, and flavored products make it easier for kids to become addicted at younger ages. Nicotine can damage adolescent brain development, affecting attention, learning, mood, and impulse control.

Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in our country. To protect all kids, the sale of all flavored tobacco products should be stopped. The American Heart Association, together with the Flavors Hook Kids Washington Coalition, is urging Washington lawmakers to adopt legislation to end the sale of these products.

This issue made local news outlets across Washington state this week so if you have not seen it on your TV or newsfeed, you can read more about it below.

KUOW – Proposal would end flavored vape, nicotine pouch, and menthol sales in Washington state

Please be on the look out for ways you can raise your voice to support these bills during the 2025 legislative session.