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Welcome to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Maryland page. ACS CAN is the nation's leading advocate for public policies that are helping to defeat cancer. The organization ensures that cancer patients, survivors, and their families have a voice in public policy matters at all levels of government. As the American Cancer Society's advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority.

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Urge Governor Hogan to Sign the "No Teen Tanning Bed" bill into law

There is no such thing as a healthy tan.  Tanned skin is damaged skin. The Governor has an opportunity to protect our kids, who may not recognize that the so-called “healthy” tans they get from using tanning beds could cause skin cancer in the future.

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Urge Governor Hogan to sign the Tobacco 21 bill into law

The Governor has the opportunity to change this statistic by passing legislation to prohibit stores from selling cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products to people under age 21.  An alarming 95 percent of adults who smoke start before age 21. Passing “Tobacco 21” is predicted to reduc

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We Did It! Two Legislative Priority Bills pass!

April 9, 2019
Maryland

An ambience of sadness and loss permeated this year’s Sine Die —the last day of the 90-day, Maryland General Assembly Session—as we processed the loss of Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch, a true health care champion. It is fitting that we made so much progress this year. Please take a

Maryland House, Senate Vote to Raise Tobacco Sales Age to 21

March 18, 2019
Maryland

Earlier today, Maryland’s House of Delegates and Senate passed bills that would increase the state’s age of tobacco sales to 21. Because the bills have slight differences, they will likely go to conference committee to reach a settlement on the proposed language.

Maryland Legislature Passes Bill Protecting Youth from Risks of Skin Cancer

March 15, 2019
Maryland

ANNAPOLIS - Earlier today, Maryland’s Senate passed a bill that would prohibit those under 18 from using indoor tanning devices in the state. Yesterday, the House of Delegates passed the same legislation. Following is a statement from Jocelyn Collins, Maryland’s government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action

Both Senate Finance and House Economic Matters Committees pass Tobacco 21

March 13, 2019
Maryland

Thank you to all of our advocates who have been taking action on the “Tobacco 21” bill. Your voices have been heard and I have more great news to share. Both the Senate Finance Committee and the House Economic Matters committees passed the bill out of their committees. Tobacco 21

State Contacts

Sherry McCammon
Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
410-931-6850
Jocelyn Collins
Director, Government Relations
[email protected]
301-254-0072
Amber Herting
Associate Director, Media Advocacy
[email protected]
508-450-8690

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