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ID S1162
Bill
Status
3/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits operators and passengers in a motor vehicle from smoking, vaping, or igniting smoking/vaping devices when a person under 18 years of age is present in the vehicle
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Law enforcement may only enforce this violation as a secondary action when a driver has been detained for suspected violation of another law
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Violators are subject to a $50 fine with no violation points assessed and conviction does not count as a moving traffic violation for insurance rate purposes
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Defines "smoke" as inhaling and exhaling fumes from a tobacco product or other drug, and "vape" as inhaling vapor from a device that heats and vaporizes liquid or solid
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Becomes effective July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to prohibit smoking or vaping in a motor vehicle if a minor is present.
MOTOR VEHICLES
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
3/13/2023