Maryland Set to Enact Sweeping New Laws on July 1: Vaping Bans, Enhanced Military Benefits, and Tech Grants Unveiled

ANNAPOLis, Md. — On July 1, Maryland will see a sizable batch of legislation take effect, addressing a variety of issues from indoor vaping restrictions to enhanced support for military families, mirroring the state’s continuous legislative effort to adapt to modern challenges and concerns. These laws incorporate public health measures, consumer protection policies, and enrichments in military and educational settings, reflecting robust legislative activity that has also seen laws implemented earlier in January and set for October. One noteworthy law is the imposition of an indoor vaping ban across various indoor establishments including workplaces and … Read more

Texas Schools Crack Down on Youth Vaping with Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs

HOUSTON, TX – Since the implementation of a new Texas law aimed at curbing youth vaping, hundreds of students in Houston-area school districts have been sent to disciplinary alternative education programs, a move that some school administrators and advocates are questioning as too harsh. House Bill 114, which went into effect on September 1, requires public schools to remove any student caught with an e-cigarette and send them to a separate center designated for students in serious trouble. According to data collected by the Chronicle, in the largest five school districts in the Houston region, … Read more