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... S.C. – February 10, 2026 – As lawmakers evaluate House Bill 4303 and Senate Bill 519, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges them to vote against the bills, which would cause the state to lose money and hurt South Carolinians. ACS CAN regional government ... 4303 and SB 519 aim to tax heated tobacco products at a significantly lower rate than cigarettes, even though they meet the legal definition of a cigarette. Thus, if passed, these new laws would decrease taxes on heated tobacco products, making them cheaper and more accessible. Lowering ... annual health care costs in our state. These bills would make these products cheaper and cut down on the state’s revenue. Evidence shows that cost is a significant factor on tobacco use rates. “Additionally, heated tobacco products contain more than 20 toxic chemicals including nicotine ...