Rhode Island is not banning menthol cigarettes, as they're so dependent on cigarette tax revenue that the tax gets hiked every other year. Best of luck to those in RI. There is First Menthol Vapes Approved By FDA A new bill in the Illinois Senate would ban the sale of all flavored tobacco and nicotine products statewide, including menthol cigarettes and flavored vapes. Click the link in the comments to RJ Reynolds Sues California Over Flavored Tobacco Ban The New York Times