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GA HB1136
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lydia Glaize
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AI Summary
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Prohibits smoking within a 25-foot radius of playgrounds and sandbox areas, with playgrounds defined as parks or recreational areas with play equipment on public/private school grounds or city, county, or state parks
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Prohibits smoking within a 250-foot radius of youth sports events, defined as any practice, game, or related activity where athletes up to 18 years of age are present
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Bans disposing of cigarette butts, cigar butts, or other tobacco-related waste within a 25-foot radius of playgrounds or sandbox areas
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Adds new definitions to the Georgia Smoke-free Air Act of 2005 for "playground," "sandbox," and "youth sports event" to support enforcement of the new restrictions
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Sandbox areas are defined as designated play areas in public parks for children under five, with boundaries determined by fencing or the edge of safety surfacing materials
Legislative Description
Georgia Smoke-free Air Act; prohibit smoking and disposing of smoking products within a 25 foot radius of playgrounds and sandboxes
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/4/2026