Tobacco settlement funds research standards.

HB 176 requires Wyoming's Department of Health to develop science-based tobacco prevention, cessation, and treatment programs using CDC best practices and peer-reviewed materials. It mandates that these programs address the comparative risks of all nicotine products (including vaping, smokeless tobacco, and cigarettes) and prioritize cost-effective strategies based on annual funding. The bill, introduced in 2019 but not passed, aimed to standardize how tobacco settlement funds are used to reduce tobacco-related health issues. It does not create new funding but sets implementation guidelines for existing settlement dollars.