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AZ HB2514

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kelli Butler

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona's Smoke-Free Arizona Act to add definitions for "electronic smoking device" and "tobacco product," including e-cigarettes, vape pens, and any substance aerosolized or vaporized by such devices, whether or not containing nicotine.

  • Expands the definition of "smoking" to include using electronic smoking devices that create aerosol or vapor, and using any oral smoking device to circumvent smoking prohibitions.

  • Removes the exemption for veterans and fraternal clubs from smoking prohibitions when not open to the general public.

  • Removes the exemption for theatrical performances or film/television productions involving smoking as part of the performance.

  • Requires passage by at least three-fourths affirmative vote of both houses of the legislature per Arizona Constitution article IV, part 1, section 1.

Legislative Description

Smoking regulation; electronic smoking devices

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Last Action

House read second time

2/1/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules2/1/2021
Health and Human Services1/28/2021

Full Bill Text

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