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CT SB00815
Bill
Status
2/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Aging Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits smoking in all areas of nursing home facilities and health care institutions, effective October 1, 2021.
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Bans smoking in common areas and within 25 feet of entrances or exits of public housing for elderly persons, including assisted living facilities designated pursuant to chapter 128.
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Defines "smoke" or "smoking" as the lighting or carrying of a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe or similar device.
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Requires persons in control of premises to post conspicuous signs stating that smoking is prohibited by state law, with violations constituting an infraction.
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State law provisions preempt and supersede any municipal laws or ordinances regarding smoking effective before, on, or after October 1, 1993.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Smoking In Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities And Other Housing For The Elderly.
Last Action
Public Hearing 02/09
2/2/2021