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CA AB886

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Maggy Krell

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Tobacco Education and Research Oversight Committee (TEROC) to develop a statewide community education plan translating research findings from the Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program on teenage vaping and nicotine cessation

  • TEROC must create a plan sharing best practices for youth nicotine cessation, with outreach to health care providers, community organizations serving youth, and local educational agencies including school districts

  • Establishes a pilot program in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Santa Clara counties implementing targeted intervention programs for youth under 21 addicted to nicotine

  • Pilot programs must use culturally responsive, youth-centered models and prioritize developmentally appropriate cessation strategies over traditional nicotine replacement therapies, which are not deemed appropriate for youth under 21

  • Prohibits funding from Proposition 56 (2016) or Proposition 99 (1988) tobacco tax revenues for these activities

Legislative Description

Nicotine: cessation.

Last Action

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/30/2025
Health3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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