District of Columbia
Does your state make the grade?
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | Smokefree Air | Tobacco Taxes | Access to Cessation Services | Flavored Tobacco Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | A | A | C* | A |
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | F |
|---|---|
| Smokefree Air | A |
| Tobacco Taxes | A |
| Access to Cessation Services | C* |
| Flavored Tobacco Products | A |
The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by the District of Columbia's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:
- Provide support to implement the law removing all flavored tobacco products from the market and ensure one agency within the District has oversight for tobacco enforcement;
- Fund tobacco prevention and cessation programs at the level recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and
- Protect the District's Clean Indoor Air Act to ensure the city's smokefree laws are not undermined.
District of Columbia Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts toward effective Tobacco Control.
District of Columbia Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts towards effective Tobacco Control.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| FY2026 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $2,244,065 |
| FY2026 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,031,660* |
| FY2026 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $3,275,725 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $10,700,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 30.6% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $44,100,000 |
*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 | F |
|---|---|
| FY2026 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $2,244,065 |
| FY2026 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,031,660* |
| FY2026 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $3,275,725 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $10,700,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 30.6% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $44,100,000 |
*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: | N/A |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | No |
Citation: D.C. CODE ANN. tit. 7 §§ 7-741.01 to 7-741.07 (2017).
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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: | N/A |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | No |
Citation: D.C. CODE ANN. tit. 7 §§ 7-741.01 to 7-741.07 (2017).
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| Overall Grade | A |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $4.50 |
| Tax on little cigars: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on large cigars: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: N/A |
| 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 | A |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $4.50 |
| Tax on little cigars: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on large cigars: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: N/A |
| 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 | C* |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | Most medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Some 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 available |
| Counseling: | Data not available |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Data not available |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $3.88; the median investment per smoker is $2.62 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | Yes |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | Prohibits tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See District of Columbia Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
*Current data on tobacco cessation coverage for state employees was not provided this year, therefore the District of Columbia was graded based on only two out of three Access to Cessation Services categories, Medicaid coverage and Investment per Smoker in the city quitline.
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | C* |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | Most medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Some 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 available |
| Counseling: | Data not available |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Data not available |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $3.88; the median investment per smoker is $2.62 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | Yes |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | Prohibits tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See District of Columbia Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
*Current data on tobacco cessation coverage for state employees was not provided this year, therefore the District of Columbia was graded based on only two out of three Access to Cessation Services categories, Medicaid coverage and Investment per Smoker in the city quitline.
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Take ActionFlavored Tobacco Products
| Overall Grade | A |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | All flavored tobacco products prohibited in virtually all locations. |
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Take ActionFlavored Tobacco Products
| Overall Grade | A |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | All flavored tobacco products prohibited in virtually all locations. |
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