Rhode Island
How does your state compare?
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | Smokefree Air | Tobacco Taxes | Access to Cessation Services | Flavored Tobacco Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | C | B | B | D |
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | F |
|---|---|
| Smokefree Air | C |
| Tobacco Taxes | B |
| Access to Cessation Services | B |
| Flavored Tobacco Products | D |
The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by Rhode Island's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:
- Ensure all Rhode Islanders have a smokefree workplace by establishing smokefree casinos;
- Establish tax parity for all tobacco products and fund tobacco control programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-recommended level; and
- Establish pharmacists prescribing authority for U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved cessation medication.
Rhode Island Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts toward effective Tobacco Control.
Rhode Island Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts towards effective Tobacco Control.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| FY2024 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $429,205 |
| FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,383,858* |
| FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,813,063 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $12,800,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 14.2% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $188,900,000 |
*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 |
|---|---|
| FY2024 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $429,205 |
| FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,383,858* |
| FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,813,063 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $12,800,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 14.2% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $188,900,000 |
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Smokefree Air
Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
| Overall Grade | C |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Schools: | Prohibited |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Prohibited |
| Bars: | Prohibited (allowed in smoking bars) |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | Allowed in designated areas |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | Yes |
Citation: R.I. GEN. LAWS §§ 23-20.10-1 et seq. (2018).
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Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
| Overall Grade | C |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Schools: | Prohibited |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Prohibited |
| Bars: | Prohibited (allowed in smoking bars) |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | Allowed in designated areas |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | Yes |
Citation: R.I. GEN. LAWS §§ 23-20.10-1 et seq. (2018).
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| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $4.25 |
| 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: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on E-Cigarettes: | Equalized: N/A; Weight-Based: N/A |
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| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $4.25 |
| 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: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on E-Cigarettes: | Equalized: N/A; Weight-Based: N/A |
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | All 3 types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Some 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: | No barriers exist to access care |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $1.91; the median investment per smoker is $1.93 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | Partial mandate |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | Prohibits tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See Rhode Island Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | All 3 types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Some 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: | No barriers exist to access care |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $1.91; the median investment per smoker is $1.93 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | Partial mandate |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | Prohibits tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See Rhode Island Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
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| Overall Grade | D |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | All flavored e-cigarettes prohibited in all locations |
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Take ActionFlavored Tobacco Products
| Overall Grade | D |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | All flavored e-cigarettes prohibited in all locations |
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