Connecticut
How does your state compare?
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | Smokefree Air | Tobacco Taxes | Access to Cessation Services | Flavored Tobacco Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | B | B | C | F |
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | F |
|---|---|
| Smokefree Air | B |
| Tobacco Taxes | B |
| Access to Cessation Services | C |
| Flavored Tobacco Products | F |
The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by Connecticut's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:
- Protect and increase funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs;
- Defend the state’s indoor air laws protecting residents from secondhand smoke;
- Pursue tax parity amongst all tobacco products.
Connecticut Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts toward effective Tobacco Control.
Connecticut Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts towards effective Tobacco Control.
Thumbs up for Connecticut for allocating $13.6 million in state funding for tobacco prevention and control this year, the first time any state funding has been allocated in several years.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| FY2023 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $13,630,460 |
| FY2023 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,177,808* |
| FY2023 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $14,808,268 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $32,000,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 46.3% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $455,100,000 |
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| FY2023 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $13,630,460 |
| FY2023 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,177,808* |
| FY2023 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $14,808,268 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $32,000,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 46.3% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $455,100,000 |
*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 | B |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Schools: | Prohibited |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Prohibited |
| Bars: | Prohibited (allowed in tobacco bars) |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law) |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| Recreational/Cultural Facilities: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Penalties: | Yes |
| Enforcement: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | Yes |
Citation: CONN. GEN. STAT. §§ 19a-342; 19a-342a; and 31-40q (2021).
* If Connecticut repealed preemption of stronger local smokefree ordinances, the state's grade would be an "A."
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Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Schools: | Prohibited |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Prohibited |
| Bars: | Prohibited (allowed in tobacco bars) |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law) |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| Recreational/Cultural Facilities: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Penalties: | Yes |
| Enforcement: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | Yes |
Citation: CONN. GEN. STAT. §§ 19a-342; 19a-342a; and 31-40q (2021).
* If Connecticut repealed preemption of stronger local smokefree ordinances, the state's grade would be an "A."
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| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $4.35 |
| 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: Yes |
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| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $4.35 |
| 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: Yes |
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Thumbs up for Connecticut for providing comprehensive coverage for all tobacco cessation medications and types of counseling to Medicaid enrollees with minimal barriers.
Access to Cessation Services
Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | C |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | All 3 forms 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: | Some barriers exist to access care |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $0.34; the median investment per smoker is $2.37 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | No provision |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | Prohibits tobacco surcharges in some plans |
Citation: See Connecticut 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 forms 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: | Some barriers exist to access care |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $0.34; the median investment per smoker is $2.37 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | No provision |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | Prohibits tobacco surcharges in some plans |
Citation: See Connecticut 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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