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Last action · February 19, 2026
Recommitted To Appropriations & Revenue (S)

Introduced January 13, 2026

Senate
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to investment in youth vaping prevention.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to create the vaping settlement trust fund to be administered by the Office of the Attorney General; direct the deposit of certain litigation proceeds into the fund; direct the allowable use of fund moneys for certain youth prevention and cessation efforts.

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This bill would create a new trust fund, managed by the Kentucky Attorney General's office, to hold money from vaping-related lawsuits. The funds could only be used for programs aimed at preventing and stopping young people from vaping. Who it may affect: children and minors, parents, and public health programs serving youth across Kentucky.

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Legislative History

Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
To Health Services (S)
Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1)
Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Recommitted To Appropriations & Revenue (S) (clerical)

Primary Sponsor

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Craig Richardson

Senator · Senate District 03

Primary sponsor
craig.richardson@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (3)

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Danny Carroll

Senator · Senate District 02

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Danny.Carroll@kylegislature.gov
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Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

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matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov
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Brandon Storm

Senator · Senate District 21

Co-sponsor
Brandon.Storm@kylegislature.gov

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