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US HB3855
Bill
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Neal Dunn
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AI Summary
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Prohibits all smoking on the premises of any Veterans Health Administration facility, applying to veterans, patients, residents, employees, contractors, and visitors
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Defines "smoking" to include cigarettes, cigars, pipes, other tobacco combustion/heating, and electronic nicotine delivery systems such as e-cigarettes, vape pens, and e-cigars
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Covers all VHA land and buildings including medical centers, nursing homes, domiciliary facilities, outpatient clinics, and readjustment counseling centers under VA jurisdiction
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Amends Section 1715 of title 38, United States Code, replacing existing provisions with the comprehensive smoking ban
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Repeals Section 526 of the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-585) as a conforming amendment
Legislative Description
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
6/23/2025