The House Resolution proposes the establishment of the Youth Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Task Force in Louisiana to address the growing public health concern of nicotine use among individuals under the age of twenty-one. The task force will study the effects of nicotine exposure, including its impact on brain development and addiction, and will gather data on the prevalence of tobacco and vaping products among youth. It aims to identify effective prevention and cessation strategies, as well as policy recommendations tailored to the state's youth population. The Louisiana Department of Health will oversee the task force, which will include representatives from various health and education organizations.

The task force is tasked with reviewing existing research and public health data to understand the factors influencing youth tobacco and nicotine use, including social influences and marketing strategies. It will also evaluate successful prevention and cessation programs from other states. The findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, are to be reported to the House Committee on Health and Welfare by January 1, 2026. The resolution emphasizes the importance of developing strategies that do not unduly burden responsible businesses or infringe on the rights of adults who legally use tobacco or nicotine products.