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" in the prohibition of advertising. Additionally, it introduces a definition for "E-cigarette" as per Section 161.081 and specifies that advertisements for these products cannot be located within 1,000 feet of a church or school. The distance is measured from the nearest property line of the institution to the closest point on a street or highway to the sign.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that existing signs advertising these products that were established before September 1, 1997, and are located at least 500 feet away from a church or school, are exempt from this distance requirement. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the Senate and House with significant support.

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)