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PA HB1657
PA HB1657Further providing for title of act, for definitions, for prohibition, for signage, for enforcement, for preemption of local ordinances and for repeal; and making editorial changes.
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Introduced
09/05/2023
09/05/2023
In Committee
09/05/2023
09/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of June 13, 2008 (P.L.182, No.27), entitled "An act regulating smoking in this Commonwealth; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Health and local boards of health; providing penalties; preempting local action; and making a related repeal," further providing for title of act, for definitions, for prohibition, for signage, for enforcement, 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 provide for the regulation of smoking in Pennsylvania. The key changes include:
- Updating definitions, such as adding "electronic smoking device" and "patio" as a new exception to the smoking prohibition.
- Modifying the exceptions to the smoking prohibition, including removing certain exceptions like "drinking establishments" and "cigar bars."
- Requiring signage to be posted where smoking is permitted or prohibited.
- Removing the preemption of local ordinances, allowing political subdivisions to adopt rules and ordinances that exceed the minimum standards in the act.
- Making related repeals, including sections of the Fire and Panic Act.
- The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (29)
Dan Frankel (D)*,
Jessica Benham (D),
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Patty Kim (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Jim Marshall (R),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Kyle Mullins (D),
Napoleon Nelson (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Michael Zabel (D),
Last Action
Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71) (on 06/11/2024)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Intergovernmental Relations
Health
- ‐ Disease Prevention
- ‐ Tobacco Abuse, Treatment, and Education
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