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NY A10639
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/20/2024
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
- Expands vaping prohibition from school grounds to all areas within educational institutions, including pre-schools, nursery schools, primary and secondary schools, and higher education institutions, covering indoor and outdoor spaces
- Requires educational institutions to educate students, teachers, staff, and parents about health risks of vaping and provide information on smoking cessation resources
- Establishes monitoring and enforcement responsibilities for school administrators, teachers, resource officers, and staff members with disciplinary action for violators according to institutional policies
- Authorizes educational institutions to report repeated violations to appropriate authorities for further legal action and requires the Department of Education to develop an audio and online reporting program for persistent incidents
- Takes effect August 1, 2024, with authorization for agencies to implement necessary rules and regulations immediately
Legislative Description
Prohibits vaping in educational institutions; requires educational institutions to educate communities about health risks associated with vaping and post no-vaping signage on educational institution premises.
Last Action
referred to health
6/20/2024
Committee Referrals
Health6/20/2024
Full Bill Text
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