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CT HB05502
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2011
Primary Sponsor
Gary LeBeau
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AI Summary
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Prohibits smoking in motor vehicles when a child age 6 or younger, or weighing less than 60 pounds, who requires a child restraint system is present in the vehicle.
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Establishes a rebuttable presumption that holding a cigarette, cigar, pipe, or similar device to or near one's mouth while the vehicle is in motion or at rest constitutes smoking.
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Classifies violations as infractions.
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Aims to protect children from secondhand smoke exposure in vehicles.
Legislative Description
An Act Prohibiting Smoking In Motor Vehicles With Minor Children.
Last Action
Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing
2/7/2011
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/1/2011
Joint Committee on Children1/20/2011
Full Bill Text
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