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ID H0437

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2020

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits operators and passengers from smoking or vaping in a motor vehicle when a person under 18 years of age is present.

  • Restricts enforcement to secondary action only, meaning law enforcement may only cite violations when the vehicle operator has been detained for a suspected violation of another law.

  • Imposes a $75.00 fine for violations, with convictions excluded from violation point counts and not considered moving traffic violations for insurance rate purposes.

  • Defines "smoke" as inhaling and exhaling fumes from a tobacco product or other drug.

  • Defines "vape" as inhaling vapor through the mouth from a device that heats and vaporizes a liquid or solid.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to prohibit smoking or vaping in a motor vehicle when a minor is present.

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Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare

2/7/2020

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/7/2020

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