Committee Debates Bill To Raise Cigarette Tax $1, Impose E-Liquids Tax

A House committee pulled back from a vote Monday on a bill to raise the state cigarette tax by $1 per pack.

That’s because several committee members want the bill to dedicate more of the increased revenue to public health.

Indiana hasn’t raised its cigarette tax in over a decade. And American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Government Relations Director Bryan Hannon said numerous studies show raising the price helps people quit smoking.

“So, people want to quit smoking,” Hannon said. “They need some help to do it.”

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