Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this legislative bill is to promote public health by encouraging early detection of lung cancer among cigarette consumers. It aims to make information about lung cancer screenings easily accessible at points where cigarettes are sold.

Main Provisions

• Lung Cancer Screening Advertisements: The bill requires all retailers who sell cigarettes to display advertisements about lung cancer screening options at the point of sale.
• Visibility and Access: These advertisements need to be clear, conspicuous, and visible to customers. They must direct customers to resources for noncommercial lung cancer screenings. Information should be accessible via a website address, QR code, or similar means.
• Funding: An appropriation of funds for these advertisements is allocated from the general fund to the Department of Health for the fiscal year 2026.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces a new requirement under Minnesota Statutes chapter 325E for cigarette retailers to actively promote lung cancer screening, emphasizing the state's proactive approach to reduce risks associated with smoking.

Relevant Terms

• Lung cancer screening
• Cigarette point of sale
• Retailer requirements
• Public health advertisement
• Department of Health appropriation