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PA HB1657

PA HB1657
Further 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
In Committee
09/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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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