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Sheinbaum Files Health Law Overhaul to Enforce Vape Ban, Centralize Health Procurement

The filing moves the plan into Congress for committee review.

Overview

  • The proposal criminalizes production, distribution, sale, advertising and use of electronic cigarettes and analogous devices, setting penalties of one to eight years in prison and fines up to 2,000 UMA.
  • Fentanyl is added to the list of prohibited narcotics, and the bill targets illicit production and trafficking of toxic substances, precursors and synthetic drugs with sanitary verification and disposal powers.
  • The Secretaría de Salud is designated to plan and coordinate consolidated procurement of medicines, high‑technology equipment and other supplies to improve availability and pricing and reduce corruption.
  • The reform strengthens COFEPRIS, regulates hemoderivados, and codifies digital health tools such as telemedicine, mobile health and electronic records alongside a national infrastructure planning framework.
  • The initiative promotes participation by companies with domestic investment under Plan México, channels medical service complaints through CONAMED, and lets the Fondo de Salud’s technical committee set resource allocations.