Local Tobacco Control Policy Legislative Tracking

The contract aims to systematically monitor and analyze the evolution of local tobacco control policies across the United States, with a focus on identifying trends, shifts, and emerging patterns over time. It seeks to provide continuous, up-to-date data on a variety of local policy measures, including restrictions on sales, advertising, use in public spaces, and other regulatory actions, to assess how these policies have responded to federal developments such as the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act and other legislative or public health initiatives. The project will serve as a foundational resource for understanding the dynamic landscape of local tobacco control efforts and informing future public health strategies. Data collection and analysis will be performed nationally, spanning diverse jurisdictions to capture regional variations and national trends. The effort is led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with program oversight provided by Randi Tolstyk and contracting administration to be determined. The work falls under NAICS code 541690, indicating it involves other scientific and technical consulting services, and is designed to support evidence-based decision-making at federal, state, and local levels by delivering reliable, timely insights into how local policies are shaping tobacco control outcomes.