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CA AB1278
Bill
Status
Vetoed
9/23/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jerry Hill
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AI Summary
- Prohibits smoking in all areas of general acute care hospitals and throughout entire hospital campuses (buildings, parking areas, plazas, vehicles, sidewalks) effective March 1, 2013
- Allows exceptions only when a treating physician determines a patient's treatment would be substantially impaired by tobacco denial and enters a written order permitting use
- Requires hospitals to post signs at building entrances and other conspicuous locations, advise new employees during orientation, and inform current employees at least 60 days before implementation
- Exempts property owned or leased by hospitals that is distinct from the principal medical campus and used for non-healthcare purposes
- Removes violation of this smoking prohibition from misdemeanor/infraction penalties under Section 1290
Legislative Description
Health facilities: smoking.
Last Action
Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
9/23/2012
Committee Referrals
Appropriations6/19/2012
Health2/16/2012
Rules1/31/2012
Appropriations1/10/2012
Health1/4/2012
Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy7/5/2011
Rules5/26/2011
Revenue and Taxation3/31/2011
Full Bill Text
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