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Pielli introduces bill to keep vape shops away from schools

Rep. Chris Pielli    March 16, 2026 | 11:03 AM

WEST CHESTER, March 16 – State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, is introducing a House bill to prohibit newly licensed vape shops from operating within 1,000 feet of K-12 schools in Pennsylvania.

“Over the past few years, the number of vape shops has grown exponentially,” Pielli said. “In many communities, it often feels there is a vape shop on every corner. I have heard from concerned constituents about the adverse health effects of vaping generally and the number of vape shops selling THC products. Some constituents have also been concerned about these products landing in the hands of our school-age children. Additionally, a Montgomery County grand jury report from 2025 found that many THC products were mislabeled and sold to teenagers. These findings are troubling.

“As such, I am introducing House Bill 2291 to keep newly licensed vape shops at least 1,000 feet away from our K-12 schools. While it can be argued that vape shops are an important part of our small business community, the health, safety and welfare of our children are paramount in comparison.

“I urge my colleagues to support this important legislation to help keep tobacco and THC products out of the hands of teenagers by prohibiting newly licensed vape shops from operating near K-12 schools.”

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