New York
How does your state compare?
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | Smokefree Air | Tobacco Taxes | Access to Cessation Services | Flavored Tobacco Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | A | B | B | D |
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | F |
|---|---|
| Smokefree Air | A |
| Tobacco Taxes | B |
| Access to Cessation Services | B |
| Flavored Tobacco Products | D |
The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by New York's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:
- Preserve funding for the New York state tobacco control program;
- Eliminate loopholes on the sale of e-cigarettes; and
- Prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products.
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New York Information
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Thumbs down for New York for not retaining a $7.5 million funding increase for its state tobacco control program from last fiscal year.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| FY2025 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $39,233,600 |
| FY2025 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $2,905,769* |
| FY2025 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $42,139,369 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $203,000,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 20.8% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $1,567,100,000 |
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| FY2025 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $39,233,600 |
| FY2025 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $2,905,769* |
| FY2025 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $42,139,369 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $203,000,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 20.8% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $1,567,100,000 |
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
| Overall Grade | A |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Schools: | Prohibited |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Prohibited |
| Bars: | Prohibited (allowed in cigar bars and allows for an economic hardship waiver) |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law) |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | No |
Citation: N.Y. [PUB. HEALTH] LAW §§ 1399-n to 1399-x (2022).
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Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
| Overall Grade | A |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Schools: | Prohibited |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Prohibited |
| Bars: | Prohibited (allowed in cigar bars and allows for an economic hardship waiver) |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law) |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | No |
Citation: N.Y. [PUB. HEALTH] LAW §§ 1399-n to 1399-x (2022).
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Thumbs up for New York for having the highest state cigarette tax in the country.
Tobacco Taxes
| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $5.35 |
| Tax on little cigars: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on large cigars: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on smokeless tobacco: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes |
| Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on E-Cigarettes: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
For more information on tobacco taxes, go to: www.lung.org/slati.
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| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $5.35 |
| Tax on little cigars: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on large cigars: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on smokeless tobacco: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes |
| Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on E-Cigarettes: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
For more information on tobacco taxes, go to: www.lung.org/slati.
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Most types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Some barriers exist to access care |
| Medicaid Expansion: | Yes |
| State Employee Health Plan(s): | |
| Medications: | Most medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Some types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Some barriers exist to access care |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $3.33; the median investment per smoker is $2.26 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | Yes |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | Prohibits tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See New York Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Most types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Some barriers exist to access care |
| Medicaid Expansion: | Yes |
| State Employee Health Plan(s): | |
| Medications: | Most medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Some types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Some barriers exist to access care |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $3.33; the median investment per smoker is $2.26 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | Yes |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | Prohibits tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See New York Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
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Thumbs down for New York for failing to pass legislation to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products statewide or to improve enforcement of existing law.
Flavored Tobacco Products
| Overall Grade | D |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | Most flavored e-cigarettes prohibited in all locations |
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| Overall Grade | D |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | Most flavored e-cigarettes prohibited in all locations |
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