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NJ S3221
NJ S3221Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues dedicated to anti-smoking initiatives from one to three percent.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill increases, from one to three percent, the amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues dedicated to anti-smoking initiatives. Under existing law, these revenues are to be directed to the Department of Health to fund tobacco control programs to prevent youth initiation of tobacco usage, reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, and promotion of cessation. Moreover, priority for the funding is to be given to programs that aim to reduce the incidence of smoking among the State's Medicaid population and youth. In FY 2023, these revenues are projected to provide approximately $5 million for anti-smoking initiatives. Under the bill, that amount would increase to approximately $15 million.
AI Summary
This bill increases the portion of revenue from cigarette and other tobacco product taxes that is dedicated to anti-smoking initiatives from one percent to three percent, meaning that approximately $15 million will be allocated to these programs annually, a significant increase from the current $5 million. This funding, managed by the Department of Health, supports comprehensive tobacco control programs aimed at preventing young people from starting to use tobacco, reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, and encouraging people to quit smoking, with a particular focus on programs that benefit the state's Medicaid population and youth.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3221 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3221_I1.HTM |
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