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SB74

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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.

Introduced: January 13, 2026

Last action: February 19, 2026

Recommitted To Appropriations & Revenue (S)
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This bill would create a new trust fund, managed by the Kentucky Attorney General's office, to hold money received from certain legal settlements. The funds would be used specifically for programs aimed at preventing and reducing vaping among young people. Who it may affect: young Kentuckians, parents, and organizations involved in youth health and prevention efforts.

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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

Portrait of Craig Richardson
Craig Richardson

Senator · Senate District 03

Primary sponsor
craig.richardson@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (3)

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Danny Carroll

Senator · Senate District 02

Co-sponsor
Danny.Carroll@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Matthew Deneen
Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

Co-sponsor
matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Brandon Storm
Brandon Storm

Senator · Senate District 21

Co-sponsor
Brandon.Storm@kylegislature.gov

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