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HI HB2313

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2014

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Souki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the use of any tobacco product or e-cigarette by any person on the premises of any Hawaii Health Systems Corporation health facility.

  • Defines "premises" to include all indoor and outdoor areas within state-designated property boundaries of health facilities, including employee and visitor parking lots.

  • Requires the corporation to provide tobacco cessation programs for public employees interested in participating at health facilities.

  • Mandates the corporation educate personnel, contractors, patients, and visitors about the prohibition and display prominent signage stating "tobacco and e-cigarette use is prohibited" at all entrances and conspicuous outdoor locations.

  • Effective date of July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Tobacco; E-cigarettes; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Premises; Prohibited Use

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cachola, Carroll, Mizuno, Oshiro excused (4).

2/12/2014

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce2/12/2014
Health1/27/2014

Full Bill Text

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