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NY A05038

NY A05038
Prohibits smoking in private passenger cars, vans and trucks where a minor less than 14 years of age is a passenger in such vehicles; provides for rebuttable presumption; provides that violations of such provisions shall be subject to a fine of not more than $100.


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Introduced
02/27/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to restricting areas where smoking is permitted

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Health Law to prohibit smoking in private passenger cars, vans, and trucks where a minor under 14 years of age is a passenger. The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that a person holding a lighted tobacco product in the immediate proximity of their mouth is considered to be smoking within the meaning of the law. Violations of this provision would be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $100, which would be imposed by an enforcement officer.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to health (on 01/03/2024)

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