2016 Georgia Legislative Priorities

Georgia 2016 legislative Priorities

Tobacco Control

• Increase the cigarette tax on each pack by at least $1; taxes on other tobacco products (OTP) should be increased to the equivalent of the cigarette tax.

• Support local smoke-free efforts to prohibit smoking in all work places

Access to Care

• Increase funding for the state BCCEDP (Breast and Cervical Program, Cancer State Aid) to provide access to life-saving screenings for thousands of uninsured and underinsured women.

• Increase funding for the Georgia Tobacco Use Prevention Program (GTUPP)

Quality of Life

• Pass ACS CAN model Palliative Care legislation to ensure that patients suffering from cancer and other diseases preserve their quality of life during treatment.

For more information, please contact:

Eric Bailey
Government Relations Director
p: 404-949-6437
email: [email protected]