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OK HB2740

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Donnie Condit

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits operators and passengers of motor vehicles from smoking cigarettes, pipes, or cigars when a child 14 years of age or younger is present in the vehicle.
  • Establishes a minimum fine of $100 for violations of the smoking restriction.
  • Prohibits law enforcement officers from making routine traffic stops solely for the purpose of enforcing this tobacco smoking provision.
  • Defines "motor vehicle" to include passenger compartments of pickups, vans, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, but excludes trucks, truck-tractors, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and motorized bicycles.
  • Effective date: November 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Tobacco use; making certain acts unlawful; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Public Health

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/2/2016

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