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CT HB05449

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jay Case

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 19a-342 of the general statutes to include electronic cigarette use in the definition of "smoking"
  • Extends existing smoking prohibitions to apply to electronic cigarettes in all locations where traditional smoking is banned
  • Closes a regulatory loophole that previously allowed electronic cigarettes in smoke-free areas
  • Introduced by Representative Case (63rd District) and referred to the Committee on Public Health
  • Applies to the January 2015 General Assembly session

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting The Use Of Electronic Cigarettes In The Same Places Where Smoking Is Prohibited.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/11

3/4/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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