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NJ S3222

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands New Jersey's smoking ban to outdoor public places including race track facilities, sporting event venues, ambulatory recreational facilities, amusement parks, marinas, historic sites, burial sites, natural areas, and boardwalks

  • Maintains existing smoking prohibitions at State, county, and municipal parks, forests, beaches, and other Department of Environmental Protection-administered lands

  • Applies the same penalty structure as indoor violations: $250 for first offense, $500 for second offense, and $1,000 for each subsequent offense

  • Requires 50% of penalties collected at outdoor public places to go to State smoking cessation programs, with the remaining 50% going to the municipality where the violation occurred

  • Directs the Department of Environmental Protection to provide information and assistance to counties and municipalities to support smoke-free outdoor public places

Legislative Description

Revises "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" to prohibit smoking at certain outdoor public places.

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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