Alabama Senate approves ban on vaping in public indoor spaces

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 193

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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The Alabama Senate passed a bill banning vaping in all indoor public spaces Thursday afternoon.

SB 9, sponsored by Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Cottondale, passed 31-1, with Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road, as the sole “no” vote. Multiple messages seeking comment from Barfoot were left Thursday afternoon.

“It’s worse than cigarettes. It just doesn’t need to be in public places,” Allen said in an interview. “Protecting public health is very important.”

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