Washington
Does your state make the grade?
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | Smokefree Air | Tobacco Taxes | Access to Cessation Services | Flavored Tobacco Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | C | F | I* | F |
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | F |
|---|---|
| Smokefree Air | C |
| Tobacco Taxes | F |
| Access to Cessation Services | I* |
| Flavored Tobacco Products | F |
The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by Washington's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:
- Identify and allocate additional funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs;
- End the sale of all flavored tobacco products; and
- Increase tobacco taxes.
Washington Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts toward effective Tobacco Control.
Washington 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: | $3,806,500 |
| FY2026 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,828,532* |
| FY2026 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $5,635,032 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $63,600,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 8.9% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $450,100,000 |
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| FY2026 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $3,806,500 |
| FY2026 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,828,532* |
| FY2026 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $5,635,032 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $63,600,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 8.9% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $450,100,000 |
*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 | C |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Schools: | Prohibited |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Prohibited |
| Bars: | Prohibited |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law) |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Only in a few specific public places and workplaces |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | Yes |
Citation: WASH. REV. CODE § 70.345.150 (2016).
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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 |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law) |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Only in a few specific public places and workplaces |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | Yes |
Citation: WASH. REV. CODE § 70.345.150 (2016).
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $3.025 |
| 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 Dissolvable Tobacco Products: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes |
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $3.025 |
| 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 Dissolvable Tobacco Products: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes |
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | I* |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | Data not available |
| Counseling: | Data not available |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Data not available |
| Medicaid Expansion: | Yes |
| State Employee Health Plan(s): | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Some types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Minimal barriers exist to access care |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | Data not available; 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 Washington Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
* Data on state Quitline funding and state Medicaid coverage was unable to be collected for Washington. As a result, Washington has an Incomplete grade in this category.
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | I* |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | Data not available |
| Counseling: | Data not available |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Data not available |
| Medicaid Expansion: | Yes |
| State Employee Health Plan(s): | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Some types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Minimal barriers exist to access care |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | Data not available; 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 Washington Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
* Data on state Quitline funding and state Medicaid coverage was unable to be collected for Washington. As a result, Washington has an Incomplete grade in this category.
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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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