California
How does your state compare?
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | Smokefree Air | Tobacco Taxes | Access to Cessation Services | Flavored Tobacco Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | A | C | A* | B |
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | C |
|---|---|
| Smokefree Air | A |
| Tobacco Taxes | C |
| Access to Cessation Services | A* |
| Flavored Tobacco Products | B |
The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by California's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:
- Continue to pass restrictions on the sale of flavored tobacco on the local level; and
- Enact stronger tobacco control laws throughout the state, particularly limitations on secondhand smoke and tobacco product sales.
California Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts toward effective Tobacco Control.
California Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts towards effective Tobacco Control.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
| Overall Grade | C |
|---|---|
| FY2024 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $208,052,000 |
| FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $3,571,588* |
| FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $211,623,588 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $347,900,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 60.8% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $2,577,900,000 |
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Take ActionTobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
| Overall Grade | C |
|---|---|
| FY2024 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $208,052,000 |
| FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $3,571,588* |
| FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $211,623,588 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $347,900,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 60.8% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $2,577,900,000 |
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Smokefree Air
Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
| Overall Grade | A |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Schools: | Prohibited (public schools only) |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Prohibited |
| Bars: | Prohibited |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law) |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | No |
Citation: CA LABOR CODE § 6404.5; CA GOVT. CODE §§ 7596 to 7598; CA EDUC. CODE §§ 48900(h) & 48901; & CA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE § 1596.795 (2016).
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Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
| Overall Grade | A |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Schools: | Prohibited (public schools only) |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Prohibited |
| Bars: | Prohibited |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law) |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | No |
Citation: CA LABOR CODE § 6404.5; CA GOVT. CODE §§ 7596 to 7598; CA EDUC. CODE §§ 48900(h) & 48901; & CA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE § 1596.795 (2016).
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| Overall Grade | C |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $2.87 |
| Tax on little cigars: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on large cigars: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on smokeless tobacco: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on E-Cigarettes: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
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| Overall Grade | C |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $2.87 |
| Tax on little cigars: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on large cigars: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on smokeless tobacco: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on E-Cigarettes: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | A* |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | All 3 types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Minimal barriers exist to access care |
| Medicaid Expansion: | Yes |
| State Employee Health Plan(s): | |
| Medications: | Data not provided |
| Counseling: | Data not provided |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Data not provided |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $4.61; the median investment per smoker is $1.93 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | Yes |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | Prohibits tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See California Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
*California was not able to provide State Employee Health Plan tobacco cessation coverage data this year. This part of the grade was excluded from the grade calculation.
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | A* |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | All 3 types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Minimal barriers exist to access care |
| Medicaid Expansion: | Yes |
| State Employee Health Plan(s): | |
| Medications: | Data not provided |
| Counseling: | Data not provided |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Data not provided |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $4.61; the median investment per smoker is $1.93 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | Yes |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | Prohibits tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See California Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
*California was not able to provide State Employee Health Plan tobacco cessation coverage data this year. This part of the grade was excluded from the grade calculation.
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Take ActionFlavored Tobacco Products
| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | Most flavored tobacco products prohibited |
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Take ActionFlavored Tobacco Products
| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | Most flavored tobacco products prohibited |
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