S.B. No. 1316 is a legislative act aimed at prohibiting the advertising of e-cigarettes, along with traditional cigarettes and tobacco products, in specific locations near churches and schools. The bill amends the heading of Subchapter K, Chapter 161 of the Health and Safety Code to include "E-CIGARETTE" alongside cigarettes and tobacco products. Additionally, it introduces a definition for "E-cigarette" as per Section 161.081 and modifies existing regulations to state that advertisements for these products cannot be located within 1,000 feet of a church or school.

The bill also clarifies the measurement of distance for compliance, specifying that it is taken from the nearest property line of the institution to the closest point on a street or highway to the sign. Furthermore, it maintains an exception for signs that were established before September 1, 1997, as long as they are not located closer than 500 feet to a church or school. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 161.121, Health and Safety Code 161.122 (Health and Safety Code 161)
Senate Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 161.121, Health and Safety Code 161.122 (Health and Safety Code 161)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 161.121, Health and Safety Code 161.122 (Health and Safety Code 161)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 161.121, Health and Safety Code 161.122 (Health and Safety Code 161)
Enrolled: Health and Safety Code 161.121, Health and Safety Code 161.122 (Health and Safety Code 161)