How does your state compare?

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

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

  1. Raise Wisconsin's legal age of sale for tobacco products to 21;
  2. Protect the statewide smokefree air law; and
  3. Protect tobacco prevention and control funding.

Wisconsin Information

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Wisconsin Information

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

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Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
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Thumbs up for Wisconsin for increasing funding for its state tobacco control program by close to $1.4 million from Juul settlement funds this fiscal year.

Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding

   
Overall Grade F
FY2024 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs:$6,702,756
FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$1,588,681*
FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$8,291,437
CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $57,500,000
Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 14.4%
State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $691,000,000

*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:$6,702,756
FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$1,588,681*
FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$8,291,437
CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $57,500,000
Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 14.4%
State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $691,000,000

*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 existing tobacco bars)
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law)
Retail Stores: Prohibited
E-Cigarettes Included: No
Preemption/Local Opt-Out: Limited

Citation: WI STAT. ANN. § 101.123 (2010).

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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 existing tobacco bars)
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law)
Retail Stores: Prohibited
E-Cigarettes Included: No
Preemption/Local Opt-Out: Limited

Citation: WI STAT. ANN. § 101.123 (2010).

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Tobacco Taxes

Tobacco Taxes

Overall Grade D
Cigarette Tax per pack of 20:$2.52
Tax on little cigars:Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No
Tax on large cigars:Equalized: No; 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: No; Weight-Based: Yes

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Tobacco Taxes

Overall Grade D
Cigarette Tax per pack of 20:$2.52
Tax on little cigars:Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No
Tax on large cigars:Equalized: No; 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: No; Weight-Based: Yes

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Access to Cessation Services

Access to Cessation Services

Overview of State Cessation Coverage:

         
Overall Grade D
State Medicaid Program:
Medications:All 7 medications are covered
Counseling: All three types of counseling are covered
Barriers to Coverage:No barriers exist to access care
Medicaid Expansion:No
State Employee Health Plan(s):
Medications:All 7 medications are covered
Counseling:Most counseling is covered
Barriers to Coverage:Some barriers exist to access care
State Quitline:
Investment Per Smoker:$1.07; the median investment per smoker is $1.93
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate:No provision
Tobacco Surcharge:Medicaid enrollees are subject to a tobacco surcharge

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

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Access to Cessation Services

Overview of State Cessation Coverage:

         
Overall Grade D
State Medicaid Program:
Medications:All 7 medications are covered
Counseling: All three types of counseling are covered
Barriers to Coverage:No barriers exist to access care
Medicaid Expansion:No
State Employee Health Plan(s):
Medications:All 7 medications are covered
Counseling:Most counseling is covered
Barriers to Coverage:Some barriers exist to access care
State Quitline:
Investment Per Smoker:$1.07; the median investment per smoker is $1.93
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate:No provision
Tobacco Surcharge:Medicaid enrollees are subject to a tobacco surcharge

Citation: See Wisconsin 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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