House Bill 30-90 will ban flavored tobacco products in Oregon.

Supporters of the bill gathered together earlier today to push for action.

They argue flavors like fruit and candy attract children and banning them would help prevent future tobacco use.

Lawmakers and other policy groups say there is wide support for the effort.

"Too long. The tobacco industry has targeted youths, especially kids of color, with flavored tobacco products, all to hook new customers. Flavors like cotton candy, orange, soda, and watermelon ice clearly target kids, and these appealing products serve as an on ramp to nicotine addiction and prolong tobacco use."

Opponents say the ban will just push sales to the black market, where those flavored products could be laced with things like fentanyl.

According to the Food and Drug Administration, 2.5 million high school and middle school students used tobacco products.

E-cigarettes are the most commonly used device and 85% of users use the flavored variety.

If the bill is passed it would go into effect immediately.