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CT HB05502

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Gary LeBeau

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Classifies violations as infractions.

  • 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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