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:

  1. Continue to pass restrictions on the sale of flavored tobacco on the local level; and
  2. Enact stronger tobacco control laws throughout the state, particularly limitations on secondhand smoke and tobacco product sales.

California Information

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California Information

Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts towards effective Tobacco Control.

Highlights Laws & Policies Historical Data Local Grades Report
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding

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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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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Smokefree Air
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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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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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Tobacco Taxes

Tobacco Taxes

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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Tobacco Taxes

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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Access to Cessation Services

Access to Cessation Services

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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Access to Cessation Services

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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Flavored Tobacco Products

Flavored Tobacco Products

Overall Grade B
Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: Most flavored tobacco products prohibited

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Flavored Tobacco Products

Overall Grade B
Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: Most flavored tobacco products prohibited

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