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IN HB1578

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Kirchhofer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals IC 22-5-4, which provided employment protections for off-duty tobacco use by employees.
  • Effective date: July 1, 2017.
  • Public Health Committee recommended that revenue generated from this act be dedicated to health-related matters.
  • Sponsored by Kirchhofer, Ziemke, and Brown C.
  • Passed Committee on Ways and Means with a vote of 19-4.

Legislative Description

Tobacco use. Repeals employment protections for individuals who smoke cigarettes or use other tobacco products.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology

3/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Commerce & Technology3/1/2017
Ways and Means2/2/2017
Public Health1/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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