(ONN) – A suburban Cleveland lawmaker has introduced a bill banning the sale of flavored vaping products as concerns grow about the health effects of vaping.

Legislation introduced by State Representative Tom Patton, a Republican from Strongsville, would also create a committee to study the effects of vaping products on health.

The Ohio Department of Health has identified 17 cases of severe breathing illnesses likely caused by vaping and is investigating 22 additional cases.

U.S. health officials say more than 500 people have been diagnosed with breathing illnesses after using e-cigarettes and other vaping devices, along with nine deaths.

Michigan and New York have banned the sale of flavored e-cigarettes.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has said he favors such a ban in Ohio.