A Bill to make provision about the supply of tobacco, vapes and other products, including provision prohibiting the sale of tobacco to people born on or after 1 January 2009 and provision about the licensing of retail sales and the registration of retailers; to enable product and information requirements to be imposed in connection with tobacco, vapes and other products; to control the advertising and promotion of tobacco, vapes and other products; and to make provision about smoke-free places, vape-free places and heated tobacco-free places.
The Bill tightens rules on the sale and promotion of tobacco, vapes and related products. It would make it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009, introduce licences for retailers and require retailers to be registered, and set out rules on product information, advertising and places where smoking or vaping are not allowed.
The Bill originated in the Commons and is currently at the report stage in the House of Lords. After Lords consideration, any amendments will need to be reconciled with the Commons before it can become law.
Generated 21 February 2026
Line by line examination of the bill took place during the final day of committee stage on 26 November.
What happens next?
Report stage – a further chance to closely scrutinise elements of the bill and make changes - is scheduled for 24 February.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.