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Bill > A05061
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Introduced
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
In Committee
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
Crossed Over
06/01/2022
06/01/2022
Passed
07/11/2022
07/11/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/15/2022
07/15/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to prohibiting smoking in certain outdoor areas
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Health Law to prohibit smoking in public parks, beaches, playgrounds, and other outdoor recreational areas under the jurisdiction of state or local governments. It defines "public park" and provides some exceptions, such as for sidewalks and parking lots. The bill also establishes a $50 civil penalty for violations of the smoking restrictions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D)*,
Richard Gottfried (D)*,
Fred Thiele (D)*,
Steven Englebright (D),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Sandy Galef (D),
N. Nick Perry (D),
José Rivera (D),
Last Action
signed chap.378 (on 07/15/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5061 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05061&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05061 |
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