Bill > HR374

This resolution creates the Youth Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Task Force to comprehensively study and address nicotine use among individuals under twenty-one years old in Louisiana. The task force will be composed of representatives from various state departments, health organizations, educational associations, and industry groups, including officials from the Louisiana Department of Health, State Board of Education, and Alcohol and Tobacco Control, as well as representatives from medical and advocacy organizations like the American Cancer Society and American Lung Association. The task force's primary objectives include reviewing existing research on youth nicotine use, examining its physical and psychological impacts, investigating factors that contribute to youth tobacco initiation, analyzing prevention and cessation strategies, and comparing Louisiana's youth nicotine use rates with national trends. The resolution mandates that the Louisiana Department of Health oversee the task force, coordinate meetings, and prepare a detailed report with findings and potential legislative recommendations by January 1, 2026. The task force is instructed to develop strategies that effectively address youth nicotine use while being mindful of not unduly burdening businesses or infringing on adults' legal rights to use tobacco products.

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