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NJ A445

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joe Danielsen

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act to prohibit smoking within 20 feet of the exterior of any building that is an indoor public place or workplace

  • Maintains existing exceptions for tobacco retail establishments, tobacco businesses, casinos, and certain cigar bars and lounges

  • Current law only prohibits smoking inside indoor public places and workplaces, not in outdoor areas near these buildings

  • Existing prohibition on smoking on the grounds of public or nonpublic elementary and secondary schools remains unchanged

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits smoking within 20 feet of areas outside of indoor public places or workplaces.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Health1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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