Illinois
Does your state make the grade?
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | Smokefree Air | Tobacco Taxes | Access to Cessation Services | Flavored Tobacco Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | A | C | A | F |
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | F |
|---|---|
| Smokefree Air | A |
| Tobacco Taxes | C |
| Access to Cessation Services | A |
| Flavored Tobacco Products | F |
The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by Illinois' elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:
- Protect funding for state tobacco control programs;
- Reduce tobacco retailer density near schools and daycare centers; and
- Protect the Smoke-Free Illinois Act.
Illinois Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts toward effective Tobacco Control.
Illinois Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts towards effective Tobacco Control.
Thumbs up for Illinois for increasing tobacco prevention and control program funding by $5 million this fiscal year.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| FY2026 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $15,100,000 |
| FY2026 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $2,241,976* |
| FY2026 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $17,341,976 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $136,700,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 12.7% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $915,600,000 |
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| FY2026 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $15,100,000 |
| FY2026 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $2,241,976* |
| FY2026 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $17,341,976 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $136,700,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 12.7% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $915,600,000 |
*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 | A |
|---|---|
| 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: 410 ILL. COMP. STAT. 82/1 et seq. (2024).
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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 |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | Prohibited |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | No |
Citation: 410 ILL. COMP. STAT. 82/1 et seq. (2024).
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Thumbs up for Illinois for making all its other tobacco product taxes equivalent to the cigarette tax.
Tobacco Taxes
| Overall Grade | C |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $2.98 |
| 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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| Overall Grade | C |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $2.98 |
| 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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Thumbs up to Illinois for covering a comprehensive cessation benefit for Medicaid enrollees with minimal barriers
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: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | All 3 types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Substantial barriers exist to access care |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $5.04; the median investment per smoker is $2.62 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | Yes |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See Illinois Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
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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: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | All 3 types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Substantial barriers exist to access care |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $5.04; the median investment per smoker is $2.62 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | Yes |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See Illinois 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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