Washington
How does your state compare?
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | Smokefree Air | Tobacco Taxes | Access to Cessation Services | Flavored Tobacco Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | A | C | F | F |
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | F |
|---|---|
| Smokefree Air | A |
| Tobacco Taxes | C |
| Access to Cessation Services | F |
| 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:
- Increase funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs;
- Remove penalties for youth possession, use and purchase of tobacco products; and
- Defend Washington’s Clean Indoor Air law.
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.
Thumbs up for Washington for increasing funding for its tobacco prevention and control program by over $5 million this fiscal year.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| FY2023 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $6,578,553 |
| FY2023 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,828,532* |
| FY2023 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $8,407,085 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $63,600,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 13.2% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $510,000,000 |
*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: | $6,578,553 |
| FY2023 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,828,532* |
| FY2023 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $8,407,085 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $63,600,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 13.2% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $510,000,000 |
*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 (tribal establishments not subject to state law) |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| Recreational/Cultural Facilities: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Only in a few specific public places and workplaces |
| Penalties: | Yes |
| Enforcement: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | Yes |
Citation: WASH. REV. CODE § 70.345.150 (2016).
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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 (tribal establishments not subject to state law) |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| Recreational/Cultural Facilities: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Only in a few specific public places and workplaces |
| Penalties: | Yes |
| Enforcement: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | Yes |
Citation: WASH. REV. CODE § 70.345.150 (2016).
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| Overall Grade | C |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $3.03 |
| 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: No; Weight-Based: Yes |
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| Overall Grade | C |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $3.03 |
| 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: No; Weight-Based: Yes |
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Minimal counseling is covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Minimal barriers exist to access care |
| Medicaid Expansion: | Yes |
| State Employee Health Plan(s): | |
| Medications: | Some medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Most types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Minimal barriers exist to access care |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $0.48; the median investment per smoker is $2.37 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | No provision |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See Washington Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Minimal counseling is covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Minimal barriers exist to access care |
| Medicaid Expansion: | Yes |
| State Employee Health Plan(s): | |
| Medications: | Some medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Most types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Minimal barriers exist to access care |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $0.48; the median investment per smoker is $2.37 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | No provision |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See Washington 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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