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NJ A1107

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Danielsen

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits smoking within 20 feet of the exterior of any building that is an indoor public place or workplace in New Jersey
  • Amends the "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" (P.L.2005, c.383) to extend existing indoor smoking restrictions to outdoor areas near building entrances
  • Maintains existing exceptions for tobacco retail establishments, tobacco businesses, casinos, and certain cigar bars and lounges
  • Current law only prohibits smoking inside public places/workplaces and on school grounds; this bill adds the 20-foot outdoor buffer zone
  • Sponsored by Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (District 17) and pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session

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

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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