StateOregon

SB 1571: Relating to consumer products for adults; and prescribing an effective date.

Lisa ReynoldsIntroduced

SB 1571 status: Introduced — Effective date, June 5, 2026 (updated Apr 6, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 65/100

Bill summary

Official

Adds a definition of "nicotine" and expands the definition of "tobacco products." [<i>Repeals existing criminal prohibition on the sale of inhalant delivery systems or tobacco products to a person under 21 years of age and replaces the repealed law with a civil prohibition enforced by the Oregon Health Authority. Autho...

Key analysis

Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
45%

Benefits

  • Reduces criminal liability risks for retail business owners.

Risks

  • Mandating in-person sales eliminates revenue potential for online-only tobacco and inhalant retailers.

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Decriminalizes minor-related sales violations by shifting to civil penalties.

Risks

  • Potential for administrative enforcement gaps if Oregon Health Authority resources are insufficient.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Analysis is based on a summary abstract; full legislative text was not reviewed.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective date, June 5, 2026.

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
5

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