Ohio
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| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | Smokefree Air | Tobacco Taxes | Access to Cessation Services | Flavored Tobacco Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | I* | F | C | F |
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | F |
|---|---|
| Smokefree Air | I* |
| Tobacco Taxes | F |
| Access to Cessation Services | C |
| Flavored Tobacco Products | F |
The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by Ohio's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:
- Increase the cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack and establish tax parity across all tobacco products;
- Defend the state’s smokefree workplace law from rollbacks or added exemptions; and
- Restore the funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs bringing it closer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)s recommendation for Ohio.
Ohio Information
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Ohio Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts towards effective Tobacco Control.
Thumbs down for Ohio for decreasing state funding for its tobacco control program by over $7 million each of the last two fiscal years.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| FY2025 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $7,780,000 |
| FY2025 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $2,464,914* |
| FY2025 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $10,244,914 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $132,000,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 7.8% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $1,028,600,000 |
*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: | $7,780,000 |
| FY2025 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $2,464,914* |
| FY2025 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $10,244,914 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $132,000,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 7.8% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $1,028,600,000 |
*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 | I* |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Schools: | Prohibited |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Prohibited |
| Bars: | Prohibited |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | Prohibited |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | No |
Citation: OHIO REV. CODE ANN §§ 3794.01 to 3794.09 (2023).
* Ohio is receiving an "I" for Incomplete grade due to the uncertainty around whether preemption of stronger local smokefree ordinances is in place.
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Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
| Overall Grade | I* |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Schools: | Prohibited |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Prohibited |
| Bars: | Prohibited |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | Prohibited |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | No |
Citation: OHIO REV. CODE ANN §§ 3794.01 to 3794.09 (2023).
* Ohio is receiving an "I" for Incomplete grade due to the uncertainty around whether preemption of stronger local smokefree ordinances is in place.
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $1.60 |
| 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: No |
| Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on E-Cigarettes: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes |
For more information on tobacco taxes, go to: www.lung.org/slati.
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $1.60 |
| 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: No |
| Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on E-Cigarettes: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes |
For more information on tobacco taxes, go to: www.lung.org/slati.
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Thumbs up for Ohio for providing comprehensive coverage of all tobacco cessation medications and types of counseling with minimal barriers to Medicaid enrollees.
Access to Cessation Services
Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | C |
|---|---|
| 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: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | All 3 types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Minimal barriers exist to access care |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $1.59; the median investment per smoker is $2.26 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | No provision |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See Ohio Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | C |
|---|---|
| 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: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | All 3 types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Minimal barriers exist to access care |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $1.59; the median investment per smoker is $2.26 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | No provision |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See Ohio Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | No state law or regulation |
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | No state law or regulation |
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