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EnactedRoyal Assentc. 18

Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026

Bill 3879Commons originatingintroduced 05 Nov 2024
This bill became lawView the statute on acthub →c. 18 · 08 May 2026

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Amendments 85

Committee stage — Commons 20

NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Mandatory health warnings on cigarettes and cigarette rolling papers: consultation

Moved: Mary Kelly FoySponsor: Bob Blackman#10017284
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Ban on manufacture and sales of high-strength nicotine pouches

Moved: Mary Glindon#10017300
NegativedOnDivisionClause 1EditBillBody

Clause 1, page 1, line 13, leave out “shown on that document was before 1 January 2009” and insert “showed that the purchaser was not under the age of 25”

Moved: Helen Maguire#10017302
AgreedClause 168EditBillBody

Clause 168, page 121, line 1, after “force” insert “(so far as not in force by virtue of subsection (2))”

Moved: Andrew Gwynne#10017309
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Age verification requirement for online sales of vaping devices and products

Moved: Dr Caroline Johnson#10017312
WithdrawnAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Reports on illegal sale of tobacco and vaping products

Moved: Dr Caroline Johnson#10017316
NotCalledClause 169EditBillBody

Clause 169, page 122, line 21, at end insert— “(1A) Sections 95 to 98 (Registration and information requirements) come into force on such a date as the Secretary of State may by regulation appoint following the consultation on Registration and information requirements (see section (Consultation on Registration and information requirements)).”

Moved: Dr Caroline Johnson#10017325
NegativedOnDivisionClause 1EditBillBody

Clause 1, page 1, line 5, leave out “born on or after 1 January 2009” and insert “under the age of 25”

Moved: Helen Maguire#10017331
NotCalledClause 168EditBillBody

Clause 168, page 120, line 39, leave from “force” to end of line 41 and insert “on such a date as the Secretary of State may by regulation appoint following the consultation on licensing regulations (see section (Consultation on licensing regulations)).”

Moved: Dr Caroline Johnson#10017335
WithdrawnAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Tobacco products statutory scheme: consultation

Moved: Mary Kelly FoySponsor: Bob Blackman#10017345
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Age verification policy

Moved: Mary Kelly FoySponsor: Bob Blackman#10017347
NotCalledClause 169EditBillBody

Clause 169, page 121, line 21, after “etc)” insert “, save Sections 95 to 98,”

Moved: Dr Caroline Johnson#10017350
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Consultation on licensing regulations

Moved: Dr Caroline Johnson#10017351
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Consultation on registration and information requirements

Moved: Dr Caroline Johnson#10017368
WithdrawnAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Ban on supply of cigarette filters

Moved: Jim Dickson#10017369
AgreedClause 170EditBillBody

Clause 170, page 122, line 3, at end insert— “(za) sections 19 to 22 and Schedule 3 and 4 (licensing of retail sales of tobacco products etc in Wales);”

Moved: Andrew Gwynne#10017372
NotCalledEditBillBody

Title, line 2, leave out “born on or after 1 January 2009” and insert “under the age of 25”

Moved: Helen Maguire#10017373
NotCalledClause 168EditBillBody

Clause 168, page 120, line 30, after “3” insert “, save Sections 16 to 18 and Schedules 1 and 2,”

Moved: Dr Caroline Johnson#10017376
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Prohibition on manufacture and retail of high-capacity count vaping devices

Moved: Dr Caroline Johnson#10017382
AgreedClause 168EditBillBody

Clause 168, page 121, line 12, after “force” insert “(so far as not in force by virtue of subsection (2))”

Moved: Andrew Gwynne#10017822

Report stage — Commons 20

NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Review of contaminated e-liquid

Moved: Wera HobhouseSponsor: Steve Darling, Ian Sollom, Caroline Voaden, Daisy Cooper, Helen Morgan, Helen Maguire#10018822
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Ban on the supply of plastic cigarette filters

Moved: Dame Caroline DinenageSponsor: Vikki Slade, Tim Farron, Mike Martin, Ellie Chowns, Freddie van Mierlo, Manuela Perteghella, Sir Edward Leigh, Rachael Maskell, Dr Danny Chambers, George Freeman, Charlie Dewhirst, Martin Vickers, Daisy Cooper, Mary Glindon, Mr Angus MacDonald, Bradley Thomas, Wera Hobhouse, John Glen, Sir Desmond Swayne#10018979
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Amendment of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018

Moved: Jim AllisterSponsor: Gavin Robinson, Sammy Wilson, Jim Shannon, Alex Easton, Robin Swann, Carla Lockhart, Mr Gregory Campbell#10018980
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Ban on manufacture and sales of high-strength nicotine pouches

Moved: Mary Glindon#10019317
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Report on sale of vaping products to facilitate child sexual exploitation

Moved: Catherine Atkinson#10019413
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Requirement for retailers of vapes in Wales to include age-verification technology

Moved: Mary GlindonSponsor: Euan Stainbank#10019446
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Requirement for retailers of vapes in England to include age-verification technology

Moved: Mary GlindonSponsor: Euan Stainbank#10019449
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Prohibition of advertising of vaping, nicotine and heated tobacco products

Moved: Jack RankinSponsor: Sarah Bool, Ben Obese-Jecty, Jim Shannon, Sir Desmond Swayne, Mary Glindon, Mr Peter Bedford, Andrew Rosindell, Rupert Lowe, Mr Angus MacDonald, Sir Ashley Fox#10019597
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Displays of products or prices in England

Moved: Jack RankinSponsor: Jim Shannon, Sir Desmond Swayne, Mary Glindon, Bradley Thomas, Sarah Bool, Mr Peter Bedford, Andrew Rosindell, Rupert Lowe, Mr Angus MacDonald, Sir Ashley Fox#10019862
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Marketing of products to existing smokers

Moved: Jack RankinSponsor: Jim Shannon, Sir Desmond Swayne, Mary Glindon, Bradley Thomas, Sarah Bool, Mr Peter Bedford, Andrew Rosindell, Rupert Lowe, Mr Angus MacDonald, Sir Ashley Fox#10019863
AgreedAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Age verification in relation to tobacco and vaping products etc

Moved: Wes Streeting#10020217
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Reports on roadmap to a smoke-free United Kingdom

Moved: Mary Kelly FoySponsor: Bob Blackman, Dr Beccy Cooper#10020220
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Review of provisions

Moved: Sir John HayesSponsor: Jack Rankin, Sir Edward Leigh, Mr Peter Bedford, Sammy Wilson, Jim Shannon#10020238
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Prohibition on supply of cigarette filters

Moved: Jim DicksonSponsor: Bob Blackman, Mary Kelly Foy, Dr Beccy Cooper#10020602
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Advertising exemptions for specialist vaping retailers

Moved: Mary Glindon#10020603
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Tobacco products statutory scheme: consultation

Moved: Bob BlackmanSponsor: Mary Kelly Foy#10020624
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Age verification requirement for online sales of vaping devices and products

Moved: Edward Argar#10020628
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Reports on illegal sale of tobacco and vaping products

Moved: Edward Argar#10020635
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Online sale of tobacco products

Moved: Bob BlackmanSponsor: Mary Kelly Foy#10020640
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Consultation on licensing regulations

Moved: Edward Argar#10020643

Committee stage — Lords 20

WithdrawnClause 138EditBillBody

Clause 138, page 79, line 2, leave out from “designating” to end of line 3 and insert “as vape-free any place in England that is a— (a) public playground,

Moved: Lord KamallSponsor: Earl Howe#10021637
WithdrawnClause 16EditBillBody

Clause 16, page 9, line 23, at end insert— “(5A) Draft regulations under this section must be published before the end of the period of six months from the passing of this Act.”

Moved: Lord KamallSponsor: Earl Howe#10021649
NotMovedClause 16EditBillBody

Clause 16, page 9, line 22, leave out from “consult” to end of line 23 and insert “and take into consideration the views of— (a) retailers of relevant products or their representatives, and

Moved: Lord KamallSponsor: Earl Howe#10021657
WithdrawnClause 1AddClauseOrSchedule

After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause— “Complete prohibition of tobacco products from 2040

Moved: Lord Bethell#10021661
WithdrawnClause 1EditBillBody

Clause 1, page 1, line 5, leave out “born on or after 1 January 2009” and insert “under the age of 21”

Moved: Lord Murray of BlidworthSponsor: Lord Strathcarron#10021808
NotMovedClause 1EditBillBody

Clause 1, page 1, line 13, leave out “born before 1 January 2009” and insert “under the age of 21”

Moved: Lord Murray of BlidworthSponsor: Lord Strathcarron#10021810
WithdrawnClause 16AddClauseOrSchedule

After Clause 16, insert the following new Clause— “Prohibition on supply of cigarette filters in England and Wales

Moved: Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle#10021818
NotMovedClause 16AddClauseOrSchedule

After Clause 16, insert the following new Clause— “Prohibition on plastic filters in cigarettes

Moved: Earl RussellSponsor: Baroness Grey-Thompson, Baroness Walmsley#10021963
NotMovedClause 138EditBillBody

Clause 138, page 79, line 14, at end insert— “(4A) The regulations may not designate as vape-free a hospital, or that part of a hospital, that provides mental health services.”

Moved: Lord KamallSponsor: Earl Howe#10022813
NotMovedClause 138EditBillBody

Clause 138, page 79, line 4, at end insert— “(2A) The Secretary of State must by regulations designate schools and colleges in England as vape-free.”

Moved: Lord Udny-Lister#10024236
NotMovedClause 114DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 114, page 63, line 24, leave out sub-paragraphs (iv) and (v)

Moved: Lord Udny-Lister#10024237
WithdrawnClause 113DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 113, page 62, line 35, leave out sub-paragraphs (iv) and (v)

Moved: Lord Udny-Lister#10024865
WithdrawnBeforeDebateClause 37EditBillBody

[<i>Withdrawn</i>] Clause 37, page 19, line 37, leave out “local weights and measures authority” and insert “relevant enforcement authority in England”

Moved: Baroness Merron#10027706
WithdrawnBeforeDebateClause 37EditBillBody

[<i>Withdrawn</i>] Clause 37, page 20, line 14, leave out “local weights and measures authority” and insert “relevant enforcement authority in England”

Moved: Baroness Merron#10027707
WithdrawnClause 1EditBillBody

Clause 1, page 2, line 3, leave out “negative” and insert “affirmative”

Moved: Lord Moylan#10027885
WithdrawnBeforeDebateClause 137EditBillBody

[<i>Withdrawn</i>] Clause 137, page 79, line 14, at end insert—

Moved: Lord Howard of Rising#10028255
WithdrawnClause 114DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 114, page 63, line 26, leave out “or has reason to suspect”

Moved: Lord Udny-Lister#10028965
NotMovedClause 114EditBillBody

Clause 114, page 63, line 38, leave out “12” and insert “six”

Moved: Lord Udny-Lister#10028966
WithdrawnEditBillBody

After “Part” insert “or Part 6”

Moved: Lord Lansley#10029237
NotMovedClause 138EditBillBody

Clause 138, page 79, line 14, at end insert— “(c) whether it would be reasonable to expect that everyone present in that location is aged 18 or over.”

Moved: Lord Howard of Rising#10029781

Report stage — Lords 20

NotMovedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 2, line 9, leave out “born on or after 1 January 2009” and insert “under the age of 21”

Moved: Lord Murray of BlidworthSponsor: Lord Naseby#10030734
DisagreedClause 1EditBillBody

Clause 1, page 1, line 5, leave out “born on or after 1 January 2009” and insert “under the age of 21”

Moved: Lord Murray of BlidworthSponsor: Lord Naseby#10030744
NotMovedClause 1EditBillBody

Clause 1, page 1, line 13, leave out “born before 1 January 2009” and insert “21 years of age or over”

Moved: Lord Murray of BlidworthSponsor: Lord Naseby#10030745
NotMovedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 2, line 8, leave out “18” and insert “21”

Moved: Lord Murray of BlidworthSponsor: Lord Naseby#10030750
NotMovedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 2, line 14, leave out “born on or after 1 January 2009” and insert “under the age of 21”

Moved: Lord Murray of BlidworthSponsor: Lord Naseby#10030755
AgreedClause 1EditBillBody

Clause 1, page 2, line 3, leave out “negative” and insert “affirmative”

Moved: Lord MoylanSponsor: Lord Naseby, Baroness Merron#10031125
NotMovedSchedule 1EditBillBody

Schedule 1, page 124, line 20, at end insert— <i class="text-centre">“Age Verification Technology Support Scheme</i>

Moved: Lord Udny-Lister#10032715
NotMovedSchedule 1EditBillBody

Schedule 1, page 124, line 20, at end insert— <i class="text-centre">“National Register of Vape and Tobacco Retailers</i>

Moved: Lord Udny-ListerSponsor: Lord Naseby#10032716
NotMovedClause 16EditBillBody

Clause 16, page 9, line 41, at end insert “and heated tobacco products”

Moved: Lord Udny-Lister#10032722
NotMovedSchedule 1EditBillBody

Schedule 1, page 124, line 20, at end insert— <i class="text-centre">“Centralised licensing portal</i>

Moved: Lord Udny-ListerSponsor: Lord Naseby#10032728
NotMovedClause 18AddClauseOrSchedule

After Clause 18, insert the following new Clause— “Transitional provision for specialist tobacconists (England)

Moved: The Earl of LindsaySponsor: Lord Mendelsohn, Lord Johnson of Lainston#10032917
NotMovedSchedule 1EditBillBody

Schedule 1, page 123, line 21, at end insert— <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">But any provision made under sub-paragraph (2) shall not apply to premises treated as a specialist tobacconist as defined by section 6 of the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002 (specialist tobacconists).”</span></span>

Moved: The Earl of LindsaySponsor: Lord Mendelsohn, Lord Johnson of Lainston#10032924
NotMovedClause 18AddClauseOrSchedule

After Clause 18, insert the following new Clause— “Revocation or suspension of alcohol licences for breach of licence conditions in England

Moved: Lord Udny-Lister#10032977
AgreedClause 18EditBillBody

Clause 18, page 10, line 29, after “authority” insert “or relevant district council”

Moved: Baroness Merron#10033252
AgreedSchedule 1DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Schedule 1, page 125, line 8, leave out paragraphs (d) and (e)

Moved: Baroness Merron#10033322
AgreedClause 18EditBillBody

Clause 18, page 11, line 2, leave out subsection (6) and insert— “(6) In this section—

Moved: Baroness Merron#10033326
NotMovedClause 12EditBillBody

Clause 12, page 6, line 11, at end insert— “(2A) Subsection (1) does not apply to the sale of a vaping product from a vending machine located within secure premises operated by a registered mental health hospital, where the vending machine is accessible only to patients and staff aged 18 or over.”

Moved: Lord KamallSponsor: Earl Howe#10033445
NotMovedClause 12AddClauseOrSchedule

After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause— “Ban on the supply of plastic cigarette filters

Moved: Baroness Grey-Thompson#10033446
NotMovedClause 12EditBillBody

Clause 12, page 6, line 7, at the beginning insert “Subject to subsection (2A), ”

Moved: Lord KamallSponsor: Earl Howe#10033449
WithdrawnClause 16EditBillBody

Clause 16, page 9, line 26, at end insert— “(7A) Regulations made under this section may not come into force earlier than the end of the period of one year beginning with the day on which they are published.”

Moved: Lord KamallSponsor: Earl Howe#10033450

3rd reading — Lords 5

AgreedSchedule 16EditBillBody

Schedule 16, page 169, line 39, leave out “(a) and (b),” and insert “— (a) in paragraph (a),”

Moved: Baroness Merron#10033958
AgreedSchedule 16EditBillBody

Schedule 16, page 169, line 40, at end insert— “(b) in paragraph (b), after “other tobacco products” insert “, herbal smoking products or cigarette papers (or of two or more of those products)”.”

Moved: Baroness Merron#10033959
AgreedSchedule 16EditBillBody

Schedule 16, page 169, line 42, at end insert— “(b) in paragraph (b), for “electronic cigarettes or electronic cigarette refill containers” substitute “vaping products or nicotine products (or both)”.”

Moved: Baroness Merron#10033960
AgreedSchedule 16EditBillBody

Schedule 16, page 169, line 41, leave out “(a) and (b),” and insert “— (a) in paragraph (a),”

Moved: Baroness Merron#10033961
AgreedSchedule 16EditBillBody

Schedule 16, page 170, line 3, after “subsection (4)” insert “— (a) in paragraph (b), after “tobacco products” insert “(or both)”;

Moved: Baroness Merron#10033962