H8346

Requires the department of health to implement a tobacco control program that incorporates evidence-based best practices for tobacco prevention and cessation to prevent tobacco-related diseases and diminish tobacco use in the state.

Introduced·3/25/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8346 mandates the Department of Health to establish a tobacco control program using evidence-based practices to prevent tobacco-related.

Rhode Island H8346 requires the Department of Health to implement a tobacco control program that uses evidence-based best practices for tobacco prevention and cessation. The program aims to prevent tobacco-related diseases and diminish tobacco use in the state. The department will conduct statewide surveillance of tobacco-related behaviors, knowledge, and attitudes, and periodically evaluate the program's progress.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 30

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 26

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2026)

Mar 25

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services