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West Virginia House of DelegatesHB 5437

Creating the Vape Safety Act

Failed 29–61Crossed party lines

What it does: On the version voted Mar 13, 2026: Creates the Vape Safety Act, requiring a state license ($1,200 annual fee) for vape or smoke shops. Sets applicant qualifications, requires shops to be at least 300 feet from churches, schools and daycares, regulates signs and sales, and sets criminal and administrative penalties. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Amendment rejected

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The tally

Yes 29 · No 61 · Not voting 10

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats702
Republicans22618

Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 22 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (100)

Yes 29

No 61

Not voting 10

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.