Alabama Senate Passes SB9 to Ban Vaping in Indoor Public Places

Feb.02

Alabama’s Senate approved SB9 by a 31–1 vote, expanding existing indoor smoking restrictions to include vaping in a wide range of public places. The bill keeps the current $25 fine, renames the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act, and now heads to the House. If enacted, it would take effect on Oct. 1, 2026.

Key Points

Status: SB9 passed the Alabama Senate (31–1) and moves to the House
What it does: Adds vaping to places where indoor smoking is already banned
Where it applies: Restaurants, hospitals, schools, libraries, retail stores, malls, airports, and more
Penalties: No new penalties; the existing $25 fine remains
Effective date: If signed into law, Oct. 1, 2026

2Firsts, Feb 2, 2026

According to WHNT, Alabama lawmakers advanced a bill this week that would ban vaping in indoor public places. The Alabama Senate passed SB9 by 31–1, with Sen. Will Barfoot casting the lone dissenting vote.

SB9 would prohibit vaping anywhere indoor smoking of tobacco products is already banned, including restaurants, hospitals, schools, libraries, retail stores, malls, airports, and more.

Sponsor Sen. Gerald Allen said seeing someone vape inside Bryant-Denny Stadium during the past football season convinced him the issue needed to be addressed through legislation.

The bill would also rename the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act as the Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act, honoring the late state senator credited with helping pass the original law.

SB9 does not create new penalties; violations would remain subject to the existing $25 fine. The measure now moves to the Alabama House, and if it becomes law, it is scheduled to take effect on Oct. 1, 2026.

Image source: WHNT

References:

[1] Bill that would ban vaping in indoor public places advances in Alabama

Also Read:

[1] Alabama SB9 advances: Senate committee clears bill to treat vaping like smoking in enclosed public places

[2] Alabama Senator Proposes Expansion of Clean Indoor Air Act to Include E-Cigarettes

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