OLR Bill Analysis

sHB 5448

AN ACT CONCERNING TOBACCO EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MINORS.

SUMMARY:

This bill requires the Mental Health and Addiction Services Department to provide grants for tobacco education programs that discourage first to eight graders, inclusive, from smoking. It must do this within available appropriations. The bill does not specify the kinds of entities eligible for the grants, but the programs must be in different regions of the state. The department must prescribe the grant application process and establish reporting requirements for recipients.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2008

COMMITTEE ACTION

Public Health Committee

Joint Favorable Change of Reference

Appropriations Committee

Joint Favorable Substitute