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CT HB05284

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits smoking in outdoor ticketing, boarding, and platform areas of railroad stations, effective October 1, 2014
  • Adds railroad station areas to existing list of smoke-free locations that includes state buildings, health care institutions, restaurants, schools, and dog race tracks
  • Requires property operators to post conspicuous signage indicating that smoking is prohibited by state law in affected areas
  • Violation of the smoking prohibition, failure to post required signs, or unauthorized removal of signs constitutes an infraction
  • State law provisions supersede and preempt any conflicting municipal laws or ordinances regarding smoking

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting Smoking In Certain Areas Of Railroad Stations.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/28

2/24/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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