How does your state compare?

Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding Smokefree Air Tobacco Taxes Access to Cessation Services Flavored Tobacco Products
F B C A F
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding F
Smokefree Air B
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 Colorado's elected officials or voters to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:

  1. Eliminate the sale of all flavored tobacco products;
  2. Expand local tobacco retail licensure programs; and
  3. Protect and close remaining loopholes in state or local smokefree laws.

Colorado Information

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Colorado Information

Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts towards effective Tobacco Control.

Highlights Laws & Policies Historical Data
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding

Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding

   
Overall Grade F
FY2024 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs:$22,752,228
FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$1,692,350*
FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$24,444,578
CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $52,900,000
Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 46.2%
State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $437,200,000

*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding

   
Overall Grade F
FY2024 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs:$22,752,228
FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$1,692,350*
FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$24,444,578
CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $52,900,000
Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 46.2%
State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $437,200,000

*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Smokefree Air

Smokefree Air

Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:

Overall Grade B
Government Workplaces: Prohibited
Private Workplaces: Prohibited (certain marijuana establishments exempt)
Schools: Prohibited
Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
Restaurants: Prohibited (certain marijuana establishments exempt)
Bars: Prohibited (allowed in cigar-tobacco bars)
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law)
Retail Stores: Prohibited
E-Cigarettes Included: Yes (certain marijuana establishments exempt)
Preemption/Local Opt-Out: No

Citation: COLO. REV. STAT. ANN. §§ 25-14-201 et seq. (2020).

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Smokefree Air

Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:

Overall Grade B
Government Workplaces: Prohibited
Private Workplaces: Prohibited (certain marijuana establishments exempt)
Schools: Prohibited
Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
Restaurants: Prohibited (certain marijuana establishments exempt)
Bars: Prohibited (allowed in cigar-tobacco bars)
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law)
Retail Stores: Prohibited
E-Cigarettes Included: Yes (certain marijuana establishments exempt)
Preemption/Local Opt-Out: No

Citation: COLO. REV. STAT. ANN. §§ 25-14-201 et seq. (2020).

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Tobacco Taxes

Tobacco Taxes

Overall Grade C
Cigarette Tax per pack of 20:$1.94
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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Tobacco Taxes

Overall Grade C
Cigarette Tax per pack of 20:$1.94
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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Access to Cessation Services
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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:No barriers exist to access care
Medicaid Expansion:Yes
State Employee Health Plan(s):
Medications:Most medications are covered
Counseling:Some counseling is covered
Barriers to Coverage:Minimal barriers exist to access care
State Quitline:
Investment Per Smoker:$6.55; the median investment per smoker is $1.93
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate:Yes
Tobacco Surcharge:Limits tobacco surcharges

Citation: See Colorado Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.

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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:No barriers exist to access care
Medicaid Expansion:Yes
State Employee Health Plan(s):
Medications:Most medications are covered
Counseling:Some counseling is covered
Barriers to Coverage:Minimal barriers exist to access care
State Quitline:
Investment Per Smoker:$6.55; the median investment per smoker is $1.93
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate:Yes
Tobacco Surcharge:Limits tobacco surcharges

Citation: See Colorado Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.

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Flavored Tobacco Products

Flavored Tobacco Products

Overall Grade F
Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: No state law or regulation

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Flavored Tobacco Products

Overall Grade F
Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: No state law or regulation

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