S.2860

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·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2860 mandates the Department of Health to establish a tobacco control program using evidence-based practices to prevent tobacco-related.

Rhode Island S2860 requires the Department of Health to implement a tobacco control program incorporating evidence-based best practices for tobacco prevention and cessation. The program aims to prevent tobacco-related diseases and diminish tobacco use in the state. It includes statewide surveillance, targeted projects, and grants for health education and promotion activities. Funding for the program will be sourced from a percentage of tobacco tax revenues, starting at $3.2 million in fiscal year 2026 with a 5% annual increase.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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7
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 10

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services