How does your state compare?

Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding Smokefree Air Tobacco Taxes Access to Cessation Services Flavored Tobacco Products
F B B C F
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding F
Smokefree Air B
Tobacco Taxes B
Access to Cessation Services C
Flavored Tobacco Products F

The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by Connecticut's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:

  1. Protect and increase funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs;
  2. Defend the state’s indoor air laws protecting residents from secondhand smoke; and
  3. Reduce youth access to tobacco through local flavor ordinances and zoning regulations in cities and towns.

Connecticut Information

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Connecticut 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:$12,642,664
FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$1,177,808*
FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$13,820,472
CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $32,000,000
Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 43.2%
State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $433,600,000

*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:$12,642,664
FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$1,177,808*
FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$13,820,472
CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $32,000,000
Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 43.2%
State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $433,600,000

*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
Schools: Prohibited
Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
Restaurants: Prohibited
Bars: Prohibited (allowed in tobacco bars)
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law)
Retail Stores: Prohibited
E-Cigarettes Included: Yes
Preemption/Local Opt-Out: Yes

Citation: CONN. GEN. STAT. §§ 19a-342, 19a-342a and 31-40q (2021).

* If Connecticut repealed preemption of stronger local smokefree ordinances, the states grade would be an "A."

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Smokefree Air

Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:

Overall Grade B
Government Workplaces: Prohibited
Private Workplaces: Prohibited
Schools: Prohibited
Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
Restaurants: Prohibited
Bars: Prohibited (allowed in tobacco bars)
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law)
Retail Stores: Prohibited
E-Cigarettes Included: Yes
Preemption/Local Opt-Out: Yes

Citation: CONN. GEN. STAT. §§ 19a-342, 19a-342a and 31-40q (2021).

* If Connecticut repealed preemption of stronger local smokefree ordinances, the states grade would be an "A."

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Tobacco Taxes

Tobacco Taxes

Overall Grade B
Cigarette Tax per pack of 20:$4.35
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: No; Weight-Based: No
Tax on E-Cigarettes:Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes

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Tobacco Taxes

Overall Grade B
Cigarette Tax per pack of 20:$4.35
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: No; Weight-Based: No
Tax on E-Cigarettes:Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes

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Access to Cessation Services

Access to Cessation Services

Overview of State Cessation Coverage:

         
Overall Grade C
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:Minimal barriers exist to access care
State Quitline:
Investment Per Smoker:$0.39; the median investment per smoker is $1.93
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate:Yes
Tobacco Surcharge:Prohibits tobacco surcharges in some plans

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

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Access to Cessation Services

Overview of State Cessation Coverage:

         
Overall Grade C
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:Minimal barriers exist to access care
State Quitline:
Investment Per Smoker:$0.39; the median investment per smoker is $1.93
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate:Yes
Tobacco Surcharge:Prohibits tobacco surcharges in some plans

Citation: See Connecticut 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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