People Under 21 Can Quit Tobacco With Free Resources From The Washington Department Of Health

The Washington Department of Health is helping those who are now under-aged tobacco and vapor product users quit by offering free resources.

It is now illegal to sell tobacco and vapor products to anyone under the age of 21 due to House Bill 1074. The bill was backed with strong bipartisan support. Gov. Jay Inslee signed HB 1074 on April 5, 2019 and it went into effect on January 1, 2020.

According to a bill report, “raising the age of sale is the single most important policy to impact the health of youth.” The report highlights that one in six 10th graders smoke or use vapor products. It also states, “most teens get tobacco and vapor products from social sources and from those who are age 18 to 20.” The passage of HB 1074, according to the report, cuts off the source for teens and young adults.