How does your state compare?

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

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

  1. Increase the cigarette tax by $1.00 per pack, with parity across all tobacco products;
  2. Support state and/or local smokefree workplace laws; and
  3. Increase funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs.

Wyoming Information

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

Wyoming 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:$2,461,440
FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$1,020,771*
FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$3,482,211
CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $8,500,000
Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 41%
State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $40,000,000

*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:$2,461,440
FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$1,020,771*
FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$3,482,211
CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $8,500,000
Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 41%
State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $40,000,000

*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 F
Government Workplaces: Restricted
Private Workplaces: No provision
Schools: No provision
Childcare Facilities: No provision
Restaurants: No provision
Bars: No provision
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: No provision
Retail Stores: No provision
E-Cigarettes Included: N/A
Preemption/Local Opt-Out: No

Citation: Wyoming State Govt. Non-Smoking Policy (1989).

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Smokefree Air

Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:

Overall Grade F
Government Workplaces: Restricted
Private Workplaces: No provision
Schools: No provision
Childcare Facilities: No provision
Restaurants: No provision
Bars: No provision
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: No provision
Retail Stores: No provision
E-Cigarettes Included: N/A
Preemption/Local Opt-Out: No

Citation: Wyoming State Govt. Non-Smoking Policy (1989).

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Tobacco Taxes

Tobacco Taxes

Overall Grade F
Cigarette Tax per pack of 20:$0.60
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: Yes
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 F
Cigarette Tax per pack of 20:$0.60
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: Yes
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

Access to Cessation Services

Overview of State Cessation Coverage:

         
Overall Grade C
State Medicaid Program:
Medications:All 7 medications are covered
Counseling: Some counseling is covered
Barriers to Coverage:Some barriers exist to access care
Medicaid Expansion:No
State Employee Health Plan(s):
Medications:Few medications are covered
Counseling:All 3 types of counseling are covered
Barriers to Coverage:No barriers exist to access care
State Quitline:
Investment Per Smoker:$11.65; the median investment per smoker is $1.93
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate:No provision
Tobacco Surcharge:No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges

Citation: See Wyoming 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: Some counseling is covered
Barriers to Coverage:Some barriers exist to access care
Medicaid Expansion:No
State Employee Health Plan(s):
Medications:Few medications are covered
Counseling:All 3 types of counseling are covered
Barriers to Coverage:No barriers exist to access care
State Quitline:
Investment Per Smoker:$11.65; the median investment per smoker is $1.93
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate:No provision
Tobacco Surcharge:No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges

Citation: See Wyoming 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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