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PA HB2298

PA HB2298
Further providing for title of act, for definitions, for prohibition, for signage, for enforcement, for annual reports, for administration, for preemption of local ordinances and for repeal; and making editorial changes.

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Introduced
02/24/2020
In Committee
02/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending the act of June 13, 2008 (P.L.182, No.27), known as the Clean Indoor Air Act, further providing for title of act, for definitions, for prohibition, for signage, for enforcement, for annual reports, for administration, for preemption of local ordinances and for repeal; and making editorial changes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Clean Indoor Air Act to further regulate smoking in Pennsylvania. It expands the definition of "smoking" to include the use of electronic smoking devices, and it defines new terms like "adult day care" and "child-care services." The bill prohibits smoking in most public places, with some exceptions like private residences, tobacco shops, and certain residential facilities. It requires signage to be posted in smoking-permitted and no-smoking areas. The bill gives enforcement authority to the Department of Health and county boards of health, and it requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports on enforcement activities. The bill preempts local ordinances that conflict with its provisions, but allows local governments to adopt rules that exceed the minimum standards set forth in the bill.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Referred to HEALTH (on 02/24/2020)

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