CA ACR254

Encourages local jurisdictions across California to construct and designate smoke-free multiunit housing to reduce health disparities and improve public health

Identifies secondhand smoke as a significant health hazard with no safe exposure level, responsible for approximately 41,300 heart disease and lung cancer deaths annually in the United States

Notes that 32 percent of Californians (11.8 million people) live in multiunit housing and that 74-78 percent of state residents support smoke-free apartment policies

Cites California healthcare costs of $241 million attributed to secondhand smoke exposure and notes potential savings of $18.1 million annually in property renovation expenses from smoke-free policies

Directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to transmit the resolution to the Governor, Superintendent of Public Instruction, State Library, and California State Archives